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Y523 WEF

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 WEF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,379 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,719 miles

both front floors corroded but not holed or weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,424 miles

nearside front fog lamp taped up

Fail 22 Jul 2013 91,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp taped up

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake tight

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front ABS ring split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,476 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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Y523 WEF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y523 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

Y523 WEF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y523 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 WEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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