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Y523 BKK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,918 mi
Last recorded57,918 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 BKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 57,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,524 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2010 51,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre has signs of being run flat

Pass 13 May 2009 45,082 miles

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

all tyres close to legal limit advise replacment

both front tyres perishing

front floor pans corroding

handbrake travel

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2009 45,082 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres close to legal limit advise replacment

both front tyres perishing

front floor pans corroding

handbrake travel

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 May 2008 39,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate backing comming away, number plate still legible

Pass 4 May 2006 28,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades perished and starting to split but still clear screen effectivly

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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Y523 BKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y523 BKK, 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 Y523 BKK registered?

Y523 BKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y523 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 BKK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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