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Y488 JKG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 JKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,807 miles

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,802 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,226 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,094 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,936 miles

n/s/r door handle broken

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,554 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,524 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,307 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,408 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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Y488 JKG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y488 JKG, 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 Y488 JKG registered?

Y488 JKG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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