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Y908 RES

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 RES
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion on suspension and front floors

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,732 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,731 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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Y908 RES is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y908 RES, 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 Y908 RES registered?

Y908 RES is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y908 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 RES shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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