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Y965 SSE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,099 mi
Last recorded69,099 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 SSE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,132 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust piping corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust piping corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,979 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 25,068 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 15,624 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 15,624 miles

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

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

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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Y965 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y965 SSE, 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 Y965 SSE registered?

Y965 SSE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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