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Y448 WSB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,011 mi
Last recorded52,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 WSB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,981 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 WSB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSB, 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 Y448 WSB registered?

Y448 WSB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y448 WSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y448 WSB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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