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Y96 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,013 mi
Last recorded165,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,013 miles

bonnet has 1 of 2 security catchs present and working, has had temporary repair carried out

bot5h front wheels have slight damage to inner rim bead

brake pipes have coating of grease so unable to fully inspect

corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

front brake discs wearing

offside rewar tyre wearing close to limit and unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 147,316 miles

power steering fluid below level

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion on chassis and underbody

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front wheel inner rim has damage

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 147,314 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion on chassis and underbody

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front wheel inner rim has damage

oil leak

power steering fluid below level

Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,354 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 125,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y96 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y96 AVV, 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 Y96 AVV registered?

Y96 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y96 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 AVV 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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