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Y203 VOG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 VOG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 86,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriation advise replacement

Rear wiper blade worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriation advise replacement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 85,611 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge + showing signs of age outer sidewall cracking advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 83,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system deteriated

front floor sections corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic sill fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres cracking on outer edges advise replacement

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres cracking on outer edges advise replacement

Pass 7 May 2014 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,623 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,987 miles

Oil leak

front chassis slightly corroded

front exhaust mount slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,158 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,852 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres 1756514T and Rear tyres 1856514T ?

Oil leak

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

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

Tyres worn on edge(Tracking)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,885 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise rear number plate starting to separate

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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Y203 VOG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y203 VOG, 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 Y203 VOG registered?

Y203 VOG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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