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Y96 DFX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,071 mi
Last recorded60,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 DFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,343 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 56,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure on nearside

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,004 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,069 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,000 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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Y96 DFX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DFX, 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 Y96 DFX registered?

Y96 DFX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y96 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 DFX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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