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Y506 VAY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 VAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,274 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,274 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,660 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,372 miles

nearside front tyre slight cuts

offside front wheel binding

Fail 16 Apr 2014 78,372 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cuts

offside front wheel binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,007 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all round body damage

Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all round body damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,126 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 46,464 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,613 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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Y506 VAY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y506 VAY, 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 Y506 VAY registered?

Y506 VAY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y506 VAY safe to buy?

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