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Y899 KDY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 KDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,138 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside & nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

offside & nearside rear rack control arm bushs perishing/movement

offside front inner rim slight buckle

Fail 14 Aug 2013 110,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

chip in windscreen

offside & nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

offside & nearside rear rack control arm bushs perishing/movement

offside front inner rim slight buckle

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,037 miles

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside front tyre warn edges

nearside number plate light slightly dim

offside front tyre warn edges

offside rear tyre wearing perishing 3mm

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,036 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside front tyre warn edges

nearside number plate light slightly dim

offside front tyre warn edges

offside rear tyre wearing perishing 3mm

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsr wheels slightly tight to turn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 95,283 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsr wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,914 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 87,914 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,753 miles

screen washer pipe leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,753 miles

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

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

screen washer pipe leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 799,909 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wet conditions

Pass 30 May 2007 66,373 miles

wet conditions

Pass 18 May 2006 51,845 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 51,845 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 42,759 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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Y899 KDY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y899 KDY, 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 Y899 KDY registered?

Y899 KDY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y899 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y899 KDY shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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