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Y478 BEJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 BEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,159 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cill covers fitted

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,569 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,086 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 27,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,505 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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Y478 BEJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y478 BEJ, 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 Y478 BEJ registered?

Y478 BEJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y478 BEJ safe to buy?

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