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Y357 EBV

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 EBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,831 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,831 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,175 miles

Both front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,246 miles

Engine noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,246 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,180 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,278 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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Y357 EBV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y357 EBV, 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 Y357 EBV registered?

Y357 EBV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y357 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 EBV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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