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Y959 YFR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,716 mi
Last recorded60,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 YFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,353 miles

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

engine light on

front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,689 miles

cut & bulge on the n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn & cracked 205/45 16

Fail 22 Jun 2006 42,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut & bulge on the n/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn & cracked 205/45 16

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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Y959 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y959 YFR, 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 Y959 YFR registered?

Y959 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y959 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 YFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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