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Y916 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,365 mi
Last recorded102,365 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,365 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,783 miles

Oil leak

could not make inspection to outter body sills due to plastic over sills fitted at time of test

o/s/f drivers washer jet aim could do with slight adjustment but does make the screen wet

o/s/r bumper taped on but is secure at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

could not make inspection to outter body sills due to plastic over sills fitted at time of test

o/s/f drivers washer jet aim could do with slight adjustment but does make the screen wet

o/s/r bumper taped on but is secure at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,432 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 70,782 miles

Battery insecure

Both c/v boots cracked

Both rear tyres worn to limit-advise changing ASAP

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,126 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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Y916 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y916 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y916 RBJ registered?

Y916 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y916 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 RBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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