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Y498 VBJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 VBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,330 miles

EML ON

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHES CRACKING / PERISHING

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK / WEEP IN O/S WHEEL ARCH AREA AND IN AND AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,326 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

EML ON

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHES CRACKING / PERISHING

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK / WEEP IN O/S WHEEL ARCH AREA AND IN AND AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,343 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

EML ON

GETTING A BIT RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

N/S HEADLAMP DIM BEAM PATTERN BEARLY VISABLE

N/S OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND WEEPING GREASE

N/S/F LOWER HUB SWIVEL GAITOR SLIGHTLY SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT OF WEAR AND HAS SLIGHT CUT IN OUTER WALL AREA

N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM MIDDLE BUSH CRACKED / PERISHING AND OUTER SLEEVE GETTING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

WEEP OF POWER STEERING FLUID NEAR PUMP AND FLUID NEARLY AT MIN. LEVEL IN RESEVOIR

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,863 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 88,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 82,486 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,135 miles

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

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,311 miles

Offside Front 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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Y498 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y498 VBJ, 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 Y498 VBJ registered?

Y498 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y498 VBJ safe to buy?

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