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Y187 LRX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,917 mi
Last recorded137,917 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 LRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 137,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 137,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 137,298 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 134,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,793 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks centre joint area and rear silencer outlet side centre and rear sections exhaust very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,632 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,865 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There is a cut in the outer wall of the off side front tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,501 miles

slight sidewall damage RHF tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2012 105,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight sidewall damage RHF tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,887 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 94,887 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Nov 2009 88,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,227 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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Y187 LRX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y187 LRX, 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 Y187 LRX registered?

Y187 LRX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y187 LRX safe to buy?

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