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Y249 LGW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,578 mi
Last recorded98,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 LGW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 93,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mounting loose ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,120 miles

battery loose.

offside front floor corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,556 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,651 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,603 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,075 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,543 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,880 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 56,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 56,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,613 miles

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

oil leak from o/s driveshaft

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,048 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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Y249 LGW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y249 LGW, 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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Y249 LGW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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