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Y668 XKK

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 XKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 69,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,039 miles

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

minor corrosion to both sides of front floor

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

minor corrosion to both sides of front floor

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,557 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,795 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,771 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

minor brake bind o/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,301 miles

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,461 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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Y668 XKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y668 XKK, 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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Y668 XKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y668 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 XKK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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