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Y789 SBJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 SBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,621 miles

all tyres low wear and heavily perrished

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 123,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,145 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis/floor corroding

n/s outter cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,432 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 28 Jul 2011 107,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,342 miles

both front outer c/v joints rubber gaiters worn/cracked.

o/s lower spot/driving lamp lens broken/cracked.

some de-bonding to both rear lower suspension trailing arm large rubber mounting bushes.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,121 miles

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

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

both front outer c/v joints rubber gaiters worn/cracked.

o/s lower spot/driving lamp lens broken/cracked.

some de-bonding to both rear lower suspension trailing arm large rubber mounting bushes.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,412 miles

both front outer c/v joint rubber gaiters show fine cracking to surface.

exhaust centre section shows heavy corrosion.

n/s/front wiper blade has slight tear.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 38,479 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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Y789 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y789 SBJ, 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 Y789 SBJ registered?

Y789 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y789 SBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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