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Y397 KHK

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,392 mi
Last recorded86,392 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 KHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,392 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,386 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

near side and offside rear service brake effort below expectation

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,846 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,491 miles

(1.2.1d)The nearside rear stop lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp washer(s) 50% are working but appear ready for service

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level is above the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and requires draining off.

(2.4A.3)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.5A.2)The front axle wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed for roughness due to the automatic transmission drag present

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating,but not resulting in the ingress of dirt etc at the time of examination

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.24mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating and resulting in a slight leak and noise present,but not significant at the time of examination

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers are ready for service

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,086 miles

(2.3.1)The power steering reservoir fluid level is above the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(2.4A.3)The nearside front suspenion prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspenion prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc

(2c)there is presence of transmission oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 3.0mm

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer pipe has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,081 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(2.3.1)The power steering reservoir fluid level is above the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(2.4A.3)The nearside front suspenion prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspenion prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc

(2c)there is presence of transmission oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 3.0mm

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer pipe has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,602 miles

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre sectional width is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,370 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.7A.1d)The front brakes out of balance during the reducing mode are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 13% throughout their operating range

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre has worn down to 2,0mm recording that it will soon require renewal

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted which are preventing an inspection

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer and pipe are deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

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

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,370 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.7A.1d)The front brakes out of balance during the reducing mode are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 13% throughout their operating range

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre has worn down to 2,0mm recording that it will soon require renewal

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted which are preventing an inspection

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer and pipe are deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,790 miles

(1.3.2b)The nearside rear stop lamp operation function impaired when the position lamp is tapped,but functions on its own

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint slightly deteriorating

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.4.1)The rear boot supports weak in the open position

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

(1.3.2b)The nearside rear stop lamp operation function impaired when the position lamp is tapped,but functions on its own

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint slightly deteriorating

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.4.1)The rear boot supports weak in the open position

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

Pass 30 Aug 2008 83,247 miles

(4.1.D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1.D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1.D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is starting to corrode and may soon require service

Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(4.1.D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1.D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1.D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is starting to corrode and may soon require service

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,605 miles

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments will soon be required

(4.1D1)nearside front,nearside rear,and offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is starting to show signs of corrosion forming

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,605 miles

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments will soon be required

(4.1D1)nearside front,nearside rear,and offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is starting to show signs of corrosion forming

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y397 KHK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y397 KHK, 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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Y397 KHK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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