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Y89 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front floors slight corrosion

cambelt cover

front wipers

parking brake travel

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 11 Mar 2010 111,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front floors slight corrosion

cambelt cover

front wipers

parking brake travel

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside fron t outer door handle

advise offside c.v boot

advise offside front shock slight leak

advise rattle from gearbox

advise rear pads

advise slight runout rear brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside fron t outer door handle

advise offside c.v boot

advise offside front shock slight leak

advise rattle from gearbox

advise rear pads

advise slight runout rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,522 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,518 miles

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

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,744 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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Y89 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y89 RBJ, 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 Y89 RBJ registered?

Y89 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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