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Y127 GEL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 GEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,773 miles

corrosion noted to offside front floor

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,773 miles

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

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

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

corrosion noted to offside front floor

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,834 miles

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

both front track rod end dust covers slightly perished

exhaust flexi cover partly detatched

front exhaust mount corroded

light corrosion noted to o/s/f subframe

o/s/f c.v boot slightly perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front track rod end dust covers slightly perished

exhaust flexi cover partly detatched

front exhaust mount corroded

light corrosion noted to o/s/f subframe

o/s/f c.v boot slightly perished

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

power steering fluid level low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,637 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside & nearside front floor pans corroding

offside & nearside rear track control arm bushes perishing

offside rear tyre wearing edges on 2mm

Fail 7 Dec 2012 69,637 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside & nearside front floor pans corroding

offside & nearside rear track control arm bushes perishing

offside rear tyre wearing edges on 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside number plate light needed taping to work

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,906 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to inspect

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 34,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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Y127 GEL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y127 GEL, 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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Y127 GEL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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