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Y47 SBJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 SBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,691 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 53,691 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,509 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front door handle deteriated .can be openend and closed securely

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,180 miles

slight cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,173 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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Y47 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y47 SBJ, 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

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What year was Y47 SBJ registered?

Y47 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y47 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 SBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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