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Y518 VBK

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 VBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,912 miles

Light surface cracks on rear tyres, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 87,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Light surface cracks on rear tyres, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,149 miles

Grease seen at nearside constant velocity joint gaiter, not found insecure or split.

Nearside parking brake effort lower than offside, not considered excessive and totals good.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,149 miles

Grease seen at nearside constant velocity joint gaiter, not found insecure or split.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside parking brake effort lower than offside, not considered excessive and totals good.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,017 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper not clearing

spare wheel space saver

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted, large undertray fitted

Fail 6 May 2006 29,017 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper not clearing

spare wheel space saver

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted, large undertray fitted

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 VBK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBK, 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 Y518 VBK registered?

Y518 VBK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y518 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 VBK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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