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Y431 MET

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 MET
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 80,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,088 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,661 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,712 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,493 miles

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 MET is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MET, 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 Y431 MET registered?

Y431 MET is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y431 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 MET shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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