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Y561 SSE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,856 mi
Last recorded115,856 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 SSE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,856 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,856 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,617 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,262 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 104,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 99,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,195 miles

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

front & rear brake pipes covered with grease

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,243 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,076 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,399 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,399 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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Y561 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y561 SSE, 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 Y561 SSE registered?

Y561 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y561 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 SSE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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