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Y268 MHE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 MHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,197 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

front floor corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 106,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

front floor corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,223 miles

sill cover fitted

nail in offside front tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

sill cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,147 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriroated. Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre has splits and nail in tread area. All four tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 98,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriroated. Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Heavy pulsating when vehicle driven into mot bay when braking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre has splits and nail in tread area. All four tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,771 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,380 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,856 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Fail 3 Feb 2012 79,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front floor sections corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped Brake pads more than 2/3 worn?

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside rear door Sill corroded (Seatbelt mounting)

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low, Nearside rear tyre sidewall 'scrubbed'

Sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,375 miles

N/S rear tyre feathering on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,392 miles

front tyres and front brake pads worn low.

Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres and front brake pads worn low.

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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Y268 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y268 MHE, 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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Y268 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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