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Y288 MBM

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 MBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 105,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion - not excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2022 93,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion - not excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,123 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,654 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,004 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,928 miles

oil leak gearbox

Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,928 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,392 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,392 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,115 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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Y288 MBM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y288 MBM, 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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Y288 MBM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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