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Y185 TEF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 TEF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 93,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,730 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 91,723 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,482 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,474 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,627 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,226 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 80,262 miles

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,167 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,451 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 52,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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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