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Y174 VSD

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,632 mi
Last recorded153,632 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 VSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 153,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 148,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,806 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 141,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 140,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,299 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 128,065 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 128,065 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 123,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 120,810 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 120,738 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,416 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 109,114 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 81,246 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 81,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 63,556 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 63,556 miles

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

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

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

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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Y174 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y174 VSD, 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 Y174 VSD registered?

Y174 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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