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Y117 XES

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,233 mi
Last recorded44,233 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 XES
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,233 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brake pipes corroding

nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre nicked

rear brake pipes corroding

rear bumper cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,231 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brake pipes corroding

nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre nicked

rear brake pipes corroding

rear bumper cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front cv gaitor slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,361 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front showing slight signs of corrosion

Offside front cv gaitor starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front cv gaitor starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front abs rings broken

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,403 miles

Nearside 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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Y117 XES is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y117 XES, 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 Y117 XES registered?

Y117 XES is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y117 XES safe to buy?

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