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Y179 UGV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 UGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,061 miles

Damage to rear of car

Engine warning light is on.

Exhaust rattle

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,321 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,836 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,059 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing - close to minimum tread -

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,472 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both front tyres 2mm inside edge

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish and 3mm on outer edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,613 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,484 miles

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

f/discs deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

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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Y179 UGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y179 UGV, 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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Y179 UGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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