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Y597 OBA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 OBA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,119 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,823 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front to rear and rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

several brake pipes corrodeing

srs light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,449 miles

several brake pipes corrodeing

srs light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,044 miles

air bag light on

rear suspension bushes perishing

several brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

rear suspension bushes perishing

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,924 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 66,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,514 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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Y597 OBA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y597 OBA, 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 Y597 OBA registered?

Y597 OBA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y597 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y597 OBA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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