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Y347 RGV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 RGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's tred getting low

corrosion to all rear suspension compoments

heavy corrosion to o/s inner front sill, just out of prescribed area

Pass 27 May 2014 79,922 miles

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 79,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 73,515 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 73,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 71,217 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 56,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 56,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 46,856 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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Y347 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y347 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y347 RGV registered?

Y347 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y347 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y347 RGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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