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Y997 EVC

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 EVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 158,004 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 158,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 142,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 132,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 126,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 126,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 65,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y997 EVC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EVC, 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 Y997 EVC?

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What year was Y997 EVC registered?

Y997 EVC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y997 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 EVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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