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Y878 KAP

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 KAP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

wind screen damaged in swept area

Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,347 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,897 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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Y878 KAP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 Y878 KAP, 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 Y878 KAP registered?

Y878 KAP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y878 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 KAP 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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