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Y988 LAB

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 LAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexy breaking up

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexy breaking up

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front brake disc showing a overheated colour

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,632 miles

front discs are worn and should be replaced

Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs are worn and should be replaced

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 LAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LAB, 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.

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What year was Y988 LAB registered?

Y988 LAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y988 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 LAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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