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Y863 SBK

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,407 mi
Last recorded40,407 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 SBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,407 miles

all brakes sqeauling

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

front discs corroding

noise from steering colum

o/s/f wiper split

rear radius arm bushes perished

Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

headlamp pattern slightly muffled

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f floor panel corroding

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

headlamp pattern slightly muffled

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f floor panel corroding

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,279 miles

f/n/s tyre on limit

r/n/s tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

rear trailing arm bushes breaking up

water leak from heater pipe valve

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,446 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Sep 2006 23,913 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,913 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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Y863 SBK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y863 SBK, 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 Y863 SBK registered?

Y863 SBK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y863 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 SBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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