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Y426 VNH

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,154 mi
Last recorded83,154 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 VNH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,154 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy but operating ok at the moment

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,039 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,600 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 61,600 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,205 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,840 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,759 miles

Nsf outer brake pad wearing low.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,466 miles

Front exhaust heat shield broken and loose.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,526 miles

exhaust front section corroded

offside front outer door handle slightly loose

power steering pump drive belt cracking

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Pass 1 May 2012 45,211 miles

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

front section of exhaust system deteriorating,though not excess

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and 3.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread areas of inner shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,678 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn inn shoulder

Pass 11 May 2010 38,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,134 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,436 miles

both front brake discs lipped & worn almost to minimum service limit

Fail 17 May 2006 24,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

both front brake discs lipped & worn almost to minimum service limit

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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Y426 VNH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y426 VNH, 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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Y426 VNH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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