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Y186 BVC

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 BVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 101,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,356 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,989 miles

both front tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,983 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 29 May 2010 70,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 70,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 60,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,711 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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Y186 BVC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y186 BVC, 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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Y186 BVC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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