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Y897 VAY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 VAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,835 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,117 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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Y897 VAY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y897 VAY, 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 Y897 VAY registered?

Y897 VAY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y897 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 VAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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