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Y609 GHU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 GHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,288 miles

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

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

wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 83,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 82,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2010 59,074 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 59,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 38,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 28,950 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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Y609 GHU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y609 GHU, 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 Y609 GHU registered?

Y609 GHU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y609 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 GHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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