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Y968 VRP

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 VRP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,967 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,887 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,887 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,523 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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Y968 VRP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y968 VRP, 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

How do I check the history of Y968 VRP?

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What year was Y968 VRP registered?

Y968 VRP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y968 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 VRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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