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Y448 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,805 mi
Last recorded40,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,805 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides- trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 39,667 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides- floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides- trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,239 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,815 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at o/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 31,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at o/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,948 miles

both front floors corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,797 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front floors corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,354 miles

nearside abs ring broken

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front floors corroding

exhaust front flex deteriorating

washers poor spray

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

poor washer spray

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,815 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 14,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,534 miles

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

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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Y448 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y448 AVV, 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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Y448 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y448 AVV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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