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Y423 SBC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 SBC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,506 miles

advise o/s/f door handle insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres getting low on tread (205/45x16)

advise o/s/f door handle insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,624 miles

advise n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm centre bushes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm centre bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 32,179 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

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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Y423 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y423 SBC, 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 Y423 SBC registered?

Y423 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y423 SBC safe to buy?

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