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Y898 DFS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,234 mi
Last recorded37,234 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 DFS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,606 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,346 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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Y898 DFS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y898 DFS, 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 Y898 DFS registered?

Y898 DFS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y898 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 DFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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