MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w/arch subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear main trailing bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement
slight play o/s front inner steering joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front body mounts corroded but not excessive
exhaust flexy slight deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/back box (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front CAT pipe (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front body mounts corroded but not excessive
exhaust flexy slight deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)
both rear main axle bushes slight deteriated no movement
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)
both rear main axle bushes slight deteriated no movement
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Y185 TEF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y185 TEF, 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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Y185 TEF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 May 2001.
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