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Y98 OBU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 OBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,872 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 24,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Y98 OBU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 Y98 OBU, 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 Y98 OBU registered?

Y98 OBU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y98 OBU safe to buy?

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