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Y598 UCS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 UCS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 154,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 154,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,901 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 115,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,595 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 57,726 miles

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

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

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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Y598 UCS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y598 UCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y598 UCS registered?

Y598 UCS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y598 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 UCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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