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Y289 GEU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,707 mi
Last recorded41,707 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 GEU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 41,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f outer door handle is insecure but door opens from outside at this time

o/s/f outer door handle slightly loose

o/s/r trailing arm appears to be adjusted incorrectly

power steering belt worn STRONGLY ADVISE

signs of head gasket failure

srs light on

Fail 5 May 2011 41,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f outer door handle is insecure but door opens from outside at this time

o/s/f outer door handle slightly loose

o/s/r trailing arm appears to be adjusted incorrectly

power steering belt worn STRONGLY ADVISE

signs of head gasket failure

srs light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

n/s/f door handle insecure but still opens

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

n/s/f door handle insecure but still opens

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

engine has slight hesertation

exhaust system slightly corroding

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre approaching limit wearing on inner edge 2.5-3mm

oil leaks

outer c.v boots starting to perish

power steering belt cracking

rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorating

srs light on

Pass 7 May 2008 38,578 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking

rear off side tyre trad low

Pass 8 May 2007 34,515 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,509 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 30,924 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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Y289 GEU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y289 GEU, 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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Y289 GEU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2001.

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