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Y428 RBN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 RBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,588 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake application slightly uneven

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 46,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,208 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,643 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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Y428 RBN 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 Y428 RBN, 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 Y428 RBN registered?

Y428 RBN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y428 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y428 RBN 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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