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Y479 VOF

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,353 mi
Last recorded67,353 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 VOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,353 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

noise from engine

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

noise from engine

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,395 miles

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

front windscreen washers poor

outter sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,836 miles

both rear axel front large bushes perishing

both rear retracting seat belts slow to retract

n/s/f tyre low tread and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,240 miles

n/s front tyre in poor conditoin advise replacement

Fail 9 Mar 2011 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s front tyre in poor conditoin advise replacement

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,669 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,883 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,374 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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Y479 VOF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol 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 Y479 VOF, 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 Y479 VOF registered?

Y479 VOF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y479 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 VOF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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