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Y128 VSD

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 VSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 102,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 101,378 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,432 miles

Advise nail in o/s/f tyre!

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 96,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 96,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 93,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,706 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 90,682 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 87,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 83,903 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 79,429 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 79,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 74,454 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,922 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,920 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2006 46,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y128 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y128 VSD, 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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Y128 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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