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Y157 SDM

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 SDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,538 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 51,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 51,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,415 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,295 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,294 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,748 miles

srs light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,372 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,980 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,078 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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Y157 SDM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y157 SDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y157 SDM registered?

Y157 SDM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y157 SDM safe to buy?

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