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Y998 RBJ

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 RBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,183 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,878 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose and flexi codition deteriorated

o/s/r brake light intensity? bulb or reflector

radiator core/cooling material poor conditon

Fail 29 Feb 2008 89,878 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose and flexi codition deteriorated

o/s/r brake light intensity? bulb or reflector

radiator core/cooling material poor conditon

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,041 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 72,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,793 miles

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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Y998 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y998 RBJ, 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

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What year was Y998 RBJ registered?

Y998 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y998 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 RBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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