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Y454 GYA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,410 mi
Last recorded135,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 GYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 125,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 125,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 125,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,857 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,409 miles

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

n/s/r door handle insecure.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 105,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r door handle insecure.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,536 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all tyres lightly perished

front reg plate cracked

fuel smell

nearside headlamp aim close to lower limit

power steering hoses from reservoir damp

Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all tyres lightly perished

coolant level low

front reg plate cracked

fuel smell

nearside headlamp aim close to lower limit

power steering hoses from reservoir damp

Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,700 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 77,639 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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Y454 GYA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y454 GYA, 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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Y454 GYA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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