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Y42 SPO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 SPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,233 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,365 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 39,383 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,739 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2.5 MM

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

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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Y42 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y42 SPO, 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 Y42 SPO registered?

Y42 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y42 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 SPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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