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Y235 GAG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 GAG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,667 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,356 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,235 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 91,077 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,096 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 79,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,153 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding

corrosion started offside front floor

nearside rear door opens from inside only

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear side light slightly dim

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

strong advise rear exhaust box holed/slightly blowing in two areas

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding

corrosion started offside front floor

nearside rear door opens from inside only

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear side light slightly dim

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

strong advise rear exhaust box holed/slightly blowing in two areas

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 May 2009 65,648 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 65,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,709 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 58,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 49,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,532 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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Y235 GAG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y235 GAG, 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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Y235 GAG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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