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Y309 VOE

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 VOE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 86,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 70,966 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 55,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 41,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 30,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 26,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,124 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Pass 10 May 2017 21,758 miles

Nearside Front brake binding very slightly.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 20,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 18,919 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 18,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 18,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 4 May 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,531 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2009 15,531 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 May 2008 15,062 miles

Offside front alloy damaged

Pass 2 May 2007 14,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 12,792 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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Y309 VOE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y309 VOE, 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 Y309 VOE registered?

Y309 VOE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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