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Y244 GYD

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,753 mi
Last recorded139,753 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 GYD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,753 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,148 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,131 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 120,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on the inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on the inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 106,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 106,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 99,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 79,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,780 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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Y244 GYD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y244 GYD, 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 Y244 GYD registered?

Y244 GYD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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