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Y164 PHR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,110 mi
Last recorded173,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 PHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 173,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hi level brake light disconnected

Fail 15 May 2015 173,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hi level brake light disconnected

Pass 16 May 2014 155,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 155,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 137,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 122,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 107,624 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MISSFIRE

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 89,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,806 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,806 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 21 Apr 2008 59,061 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,659 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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Y164 PHR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y164 PHR, 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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Y164 PHR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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