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Y459 OAB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,827 mi
Last recorded31,827 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 OAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 31,827 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 31,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,538 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,173 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,987 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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Y459 OAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y459 OAB, 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

How do I check the history of Y459 OAB?

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What year was Y459 OAB registered?

Y459 OAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y459 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 OAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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