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Y303 XAY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 XAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 5 Apr 2017 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,856 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,179 miles

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,177 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at rear

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,018 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,355 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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Y303 XAY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y303 XAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y303 XAY registered?

Y303 XAY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y303 XAY safe to buy?

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