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Y798 SBJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,773 mi
Last recorded129,773 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 SBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,773 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,262 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,431 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 87,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,115 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 79,115 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,602 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,602 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 49,080 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,080 miles

oil leak

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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Y798 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y798 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 Y798 SBJ registered?

Y798 SBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y798 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 SBJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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