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Y116 NGM

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 NGM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 122,530 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside main beam aim low

Rear tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,852 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play unable to check hub assembly (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding unable to check hub assembly (3.7.B.1)

Nearside main beam aim low

Rear tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,530 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,967 miles

small bind o/s/front

Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small bind o/s/front

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,840 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front number plate cracked

Gearbox oil leaks

N/S and O/S floors have advancing corrosion

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,247 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,411 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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Y116 NGM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y116 NGM, 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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Y116 NGM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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