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Y431 KBM

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,242 mi
Last recorded68,242 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 KBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,090 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion both front floor pans

Fail 23 May 2013 60,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight corrosion both front floor pans

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,459 miles

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

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

front brakes sticking on slightly

Fail 14 May 2011 44,458 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 40,454 miles

n/side front brake slight binding

n/side front tyre @ approx 2mm tread depth

o/side wiper blade splitting

washers poor

Fail 9 May 2009 36,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offsie front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 9 May 2009 36,693 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offsie front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 7 May 2008 32,646 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,582 miles

o/s/r o/s/f/ n/s/r tyres spitting outer edge

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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Y431 KBM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y431 KBM, 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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Y431 KBM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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