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Y979 BCW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 BCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,125 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,834 miles

advise cat rattling in box

Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,834 miles

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

advise cat rattling in box

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,160 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 31,496 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 31,496 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

rear trailing arm bushes perished

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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Y979 BCW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y979 BCW, 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 Y979 BCW registered?

Y979 BCW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y979 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 BCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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