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Y696 WKJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 WKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,945 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,605 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,298 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 31,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,814 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,751 miles

Front number plate poor condition.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,802 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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Y696 WKJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y696 WKJ, 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 Y696 WKJ registered?

Y696 WKJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y696 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y696 WKJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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