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Y422 SDO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 SDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,212 miles

Front & rear suspension components are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Fuel filler pipe is corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front & rear suspension components are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Fuel filler pipe is corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Front suspension components corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Front suspension components corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,981 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,812 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 53,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,522 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,934 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 36,934 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 31,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 31,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,528 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 18,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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Y422 SDO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y422 SDO, 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 Y422 SDO registered?

Y422 SDO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y422 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 SDO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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