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Y488 ODY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,154 mi
Last recorded66,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 ODY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,887 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 31 May 2013 59,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,464 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever high

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,698 miles

All under-body metal work corroded.

Battery insecure

Front number plate damaged.

Offside and nearside front floor corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,697 miles

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

All under-body metal work corroded.

Battery insecure

Front number plate damaged.

Offside and nearside front floor corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,733 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,955 miles

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

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

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 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ODY, 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 Y488 ODY registered?

Y488 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y488 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 ODY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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