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Y171 SNH

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,233 mi
Last recorded51,233 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 SNH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror held on with tape

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror held on with tape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 48,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,565 miles

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

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,981 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front brake pads getting low and recommend new disc when pads are changed

Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,981 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low and recommend new disc when pads are changed

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,766 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,037 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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Y171 SNH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y171 SNH, 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 Y171 SNH registered?

Y171 SNH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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