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Y304 RGV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 RGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 95,731 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear trailing arms bushes worn

Fail 22 May 2015 95,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear trailing arms bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 81,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2013 81,588 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

srs light on

Fail 16 May 2012 73,377 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

srs light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,900 miles

ADVISE exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition

ADVISE lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn low and front tyres worn low on inside edges

ADVISE o/s/f cv boot cracked

ADVISE rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 19 May 2010 68,691 miles

ADVISE n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes splitting

ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2009 64,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 64,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

some rust on main brake pipe

Pass 20 May 2008 58,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 33,219 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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Y304 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y304 RGV, 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 Y304 RGV registered?

Y304 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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