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Y494 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,284 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 30 Jul 2011 113,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak around engine

Pass 10 May 2010 108,204 miles

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON TOW BAR BRACKET

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE AND NERASIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Pass 6 May 2009 103,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,748 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil over-full

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,053 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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Y494 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y494 AVV, 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 Y494 AVV registered?

Y494 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y494 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y494 AVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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