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Y161 KAB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 KAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pas bottle (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,052 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,050 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,058 miles

Battery loose

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 16 Mar 2017 68,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to the offside front floor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,049 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 19 Mar 2014 63,748 miles

part worn tyre(s) fitted

windscreen washer aim poor

wipers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen washer aim poor

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,802 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer cv boots perrished

offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perrished

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

condition of front and rear number plate .

condition of nearside front seat belt operation .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

condition of front and rear number plate .

condition of nearside front seat belt operation .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,244 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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Y161 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y161 KAB, 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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Y161 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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