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Y887 SBC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,945 mi
Last recorded53,945 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 SBC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,945 miles

Front 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)

surface rust on floor and supension area

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,679 miles

surface rust on all suspension and floor sections

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,355 miles

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

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension and floor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,873 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension has surface rust on it

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

surface corrision on suspension arms

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,300 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 21,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 15,140 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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Y887 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y887 SBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y887 SBC registered?

Y887 SBC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y887 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y887 SBC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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