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Y448 SBC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 SBC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,844 miles

as per test 505545651178

Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

front outer floorpans corroded

n/s front outer doorhandle insecure

srs light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,875 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,708 miles

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

airbag light on

front floorpans corroded

Fail 9 May 2009 78,081 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front floor pans

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arches

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

nail in both rear tyres

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2009 78,081 miles

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

corrosion to both front floor pans

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arches

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

nail in both rear tyres

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,926 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch by subframe mounting point

dampness underbonnet of power steering fluid from leaking pipes

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2008 72,902 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch by subframe mounting point

dampness underbonnet of power steering fluid from leaking pipes

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 67,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 58,744 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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Y448 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y448 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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Y448 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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