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Y596 YGJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 YGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,976 miles

Engine management light showing

N/s door mirror missing

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light showing

N/s door mirror missing

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 75,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 65,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 65,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2010 57,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,432 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,432 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 31,019 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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Y596 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y596 YGJ, 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 Y596 YGJ registered?

Y596 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y596 YGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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