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Y979 VRP

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 VRP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,726 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,641 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,640 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 60,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,122 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,345 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,495 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

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 VRP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y979 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 Y979 VRP?

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What year was Y979 VRP registered?

Y979 VRP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y979 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 VRP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y979 VRP have outstanding finance?

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