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Y224 YOG

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 YOG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,525 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,917 miles

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

the nearside rear brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,884 miles

the rear tail pipe to exhaust box is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 41,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,998 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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Y224 YOG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y224 YOG, 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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Y224 YOG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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