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Y152 RGV

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 RGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 137,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting £200 could be more as bodykit may be hiding more corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 136,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 134,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 101,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,501 miles

Offside deep cuts in cv boot

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y152 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y152 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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What year was Y152 RGV registered?

Y152 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y152 RGV safe to buy?

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