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Y161 GEC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GEC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,316 miles

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,316 miles

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

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to check near side rear seat belt correctly child seat fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to check near side rear seat belt correctly child seat fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,248 miles

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

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

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,104 miles

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,551 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y161 GEC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y161 GEC, 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 Y161 GEC registered?

Y161 GEC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y161 GEC safe to buy?

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