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Y679 VBJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,737 mi
Last recorded77,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 VBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,439 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,437 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 58,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,219 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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Y679 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y679 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 Y679 VBJ registered?

Y679 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y679 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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