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Y598 VBJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 VBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 85,650 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks on brake test (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor and sill corroded by jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

abs pulses on braking and pedal sinks

o/s and n/s lower arm bushes worn

o/s and n/s plastic sill covers fitted

o/s floor to sill corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,072 miles

floor starting to corrode

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,124 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front floors have corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,397 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs lamp luminated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,790 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,789 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,972 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,123 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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Y598 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBJ, 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 Y598 VBJ registered?

Y598 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y598 VBJ safe to buy?

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