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Y988 WCE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 WCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 87,775 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 78,901 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 63,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,322 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre badly cracked on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S ABS Reluctor ring cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 43,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,712 miles

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

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 WCE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCE, 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 Y988 WCE?

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What year was Y988 WCE registered?

Y988 WCE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y988 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 WCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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