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Y284 DBG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

72,094 mi
Last recorded72,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 DBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door handle stiff to operate

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 68,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,094 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 62,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,639 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,639 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,430 miles

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

Rear tailgate wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,940 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,677 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 43,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,822 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking from pin hole in oil filter body

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,363 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 28,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,634 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 27,632 miles

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

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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Y284 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 Y284 DBG, 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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Y284 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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