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Y953 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,337 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 129,337 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 111,416 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 94,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 60,647 miles

Advise very small hole in n/s rear light lens

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

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 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y953 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 Y953 RBJ registered?

Y953 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y953 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 RBJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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