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Y238 GAG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,545 mi
Last recorded148,545 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 GAG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 148,533 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s front flitchs wheel archs (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor and floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,234 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 15,754 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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Y238 GAG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y238 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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Y238 GAG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2001.

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