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Y518 SSE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

42,207 mi
Last recorded42,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 SSE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking on both front c/v boots

wiper blade marks on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,646 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,646 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise exhaust starting to blow

osf tyre 3mm and perished advise renewal

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,159 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,138 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 30,137 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 21,291 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust section heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,034 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 19,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,398 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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Y518 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y518 SSE, 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 Y518 SSE registered?

Y518 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y518 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 SSE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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