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Y258 HCX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 HCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,242 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,159 miles

Corrosion to OSF & NSF Jacking Points (Near Suspension & Seat Mounting Points)

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

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

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

Power Steering Pump belt perished

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,384 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSR (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From reservoir (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,967 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From reservoir (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,508 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 33,135 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,930 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,788 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,892 miles

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

N/S/F ABS pulsar ring broken.

N/S/F tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall but cords not exposed

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,713 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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Y258 HCX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y258 HCX, 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 Y258 HCX registered?

Y258 HCX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y258 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 HCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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