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Y246 WPO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 WPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,366 miles

Coolant level low

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f inner tyre shoulder worn

o/s/f inner tyre shoulder worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,962 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,961 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,175 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 WPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

Y246 WPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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