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Y966 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,616 mi
Last recorded92,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,616 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,616 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/ side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,928 miles

nearside front tyre has wall damage.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,332 miles

srs lamp staying on

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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Y966 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Black 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 Y966 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 Y966 RBJ registered?

Y966 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y966 RBJ safe to buy?

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