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Y552 UBD

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 UBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,767 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,767 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,300 miles

front brakes slightly binding

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,582 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,578 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,663 miles

rear centre trailing arm bushes splitting

scratches to screen

Fail 24 Feb 2009 38,654 miles

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

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

rear centre trailing arm bushes splitting

scratches to screen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 33,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,517 miles

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O/S/R TYRE WORN

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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Y552 UBD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y552 UBD, 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 Y552 UBD registered?

Y552 UBD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y552 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 UBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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