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Y997 EEC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 EEC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,716 miles

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

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 in poor conditon

long hand brake travel

off/side/front tyre on limit near/side/front tyre on 2mm

off/side/rear outer door handle broken

oil leaks

plastic shield on the front under side is damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 30,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y997 EEC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y997 EEC, 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 Y997 EEC registered?

Y997 EEC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y997 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 EEC shows 6 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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