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Y399 GAX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 GAX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,012 miles

advise front x member damaged

advise ns and os rear lowqer arm front bushes cracking/corroding

advise ns rear lower suspension arm inner bush peeling

Fail 4 Mar 2011 84,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front x member damage

advise ns and os rear lower arm bushes corroding cracking

advise ns rear lower arm bush outer peeling

Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front otter door handle broke

rear bumper lose on the o/s

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,031 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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Y399 GAX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y399 GAX, 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 Y399 GAX registered?

Y399 GAX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y399 GAX safe to buy?

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