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Y438 GFT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 GFT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,241 miles

Rear suspension, both large pivot bushes slight slight spliting

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s front floor

Fail 12 Apr 2012 108,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension, both large pivot bushes slight slight spliting

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s front floor

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,735 miles

Rear suspension, n/s & o/s large pivot bushes starting to split

n/s & o/s front floors surface corrosion f

oil leak on front of engine

Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,735 miles

Rear suspension, n/s & o/s large pivot bushes starting to split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front floors surface corrosion f

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,822 miles

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s front floors and both front towing eyes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 72,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 72,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,062 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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Y438 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y438 GFT, 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 Y438 GFT registered?

Y438 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y438 GFT safe to buy?

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