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Y108 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,258 mi
Last recorded137,258 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,258 miles

A little corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front floor corners starting to corrode

Number plates starting to get a little deteriorated

Offside rear trailing arm bushing starting to wear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,040 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Corrosion starting front floor corners

Fail 16 Sep 2016 131,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

A little corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Corrosion starting front floor corners

Slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,879 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 124,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,559 miles

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners

Offside front seat belt a little scuffed

Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners

Offside front seat belt a little scuffed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,663 miles

A little corrosion starting on offside front brake hose ferrule

Corrosion starting front floor corrners

Front tyres a little worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

A little corrosion starting on offside front brake hose ferrule

Corrosion starting front floor corrners

Front tyres a little worn on inside edges

Nearside rear light a little dim

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 90,470 miles

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)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 54,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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Y108 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y108 AVV, 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 Y108 AVV registered?

Y108 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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