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Y953 OEL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,005 mi
Last recorded45,005 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 OEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,005 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 45,005 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 25,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 16,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,302 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,521 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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Y953 OEL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y953 OEL, 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 Y953 OEL registered?

Y953 OEL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y953 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 OEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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