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Y404 DCW

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 DCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,491 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,624 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,422 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,404 miles

n/s/f abs reluctor ring split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f abs reluctor ring split

Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,861 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,861 miles

reverse lights inop

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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Y404 DCW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y404 DCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y404 DCW registered?

Y404 DCW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y404 DCW safe to buy?

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