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Y988 HHC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 HHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,945 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,943 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,814 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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Y988 HHC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y988 HHC, 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 Y988 HHC registered?

Y988 HHC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y988 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 HHC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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