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Y126 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,132 miles

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

long travel in handbrake

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,474 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 83,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,162 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2011 76,979 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2011 76,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 70,501 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 70,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,434 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

multi guards fitted,oil leak,uneven wear to n/s rear tyre,o/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 15 May 2006 53,141 miles

engine covers fitted

engine under guard fitted

arch covers fitted

body damage

c.v.boots cracking

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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Y126 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y126 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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Y126 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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