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Y519 VBJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 VBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,600 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,978 miles

hand brake requires slight adjustment

nearside front wheel binding slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,978 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake requires slight adjustment

nearside front wheel binding slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,288 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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Y519 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y519 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 Y519 VBJ registered?

Y519 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y519 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y519 VBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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