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Y97 OLE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,837 mi
Last recorded39,837 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 OLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2012 39,837 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S front tyre sidewall demaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent low

exhaust starting to deteriorate

parking brake travel high

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 27,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,528 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 21,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 18,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 14,793 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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Y97 OLE 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 70%.

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 Y97 OLE, 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 Y97 OLE registered?

Y97 OLE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y97 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 OLE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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