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Y961 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 74,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

air bag warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag wanning light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,571 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,693 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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Y961 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y961 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 Y961 RBJ registered?

Y961 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y961 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 RBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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