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Y246 MDK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 MDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 93,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,304 miles

passenger door handle faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,855 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO OFFSIDE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,855 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO OFFSIDE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,452 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE AND REAR SECTIONS ARE CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,719 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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Y246 MDK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y246 MDK, 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 Y246 MDK registered?

Y246 MDK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y246 MDK safe to buy?

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