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Y133 RGV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 RGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 110,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,931 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 109,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,326 miles

Offside Front Floor pan starting to corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 108,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 108,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 107,267 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 106,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped upper passenger side & lower driver side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of suspension component and jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel binding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of suspension component and jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped upper passenger side & lower driver side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 105,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pair (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Corroded but still solid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 100,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 94,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,097 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 91,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,573 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,910 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 75,310 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 1 May 2009 69,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 63,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 63,912 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 58,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,285 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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Y133 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y133 RGV, 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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Y133 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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