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Y79 SPO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 SPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,255 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,196 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust close to offside rear tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,132 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,241 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,308 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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Y79 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y79 SPO, 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 Y79 SPO registered?

Y79 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y79 SPO safe to buy?

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