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Y388 GAB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 GAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s front brake disc distorted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,971 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y388 GAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y388 GAB, 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 Y388 GAB registered?

Y388 GAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y388 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 GAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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