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Y947 KCY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 KCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,453 miles

Nearside Front under body corroison

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear under body corroison

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,327 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,352 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 59,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,793 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,793 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,155 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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Y947 KCY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y947 KCY, 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 Y947 KCY registered?

Y947 KCY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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