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Y461 REE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 REE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,946 miles

Corrosion on all suspension components front and rear. Not considered excessive.

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to jacking point area (mostly hidden by full length sill cover) and chassis upsweep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides main arm, large bushes corroded and swollen. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake total efforts below 60%. Recommend inspection.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis legs, forward of struts, mostly hidden by plastic wheel arch liners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear sill returns, and outer sills (unable to view because of full length plastic sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Affecting emissions, Lambda high. (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle broken and insecure, requires two hands to prevent handle coming off. (6.2.3 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front floor. Also corrosion on jacking point area (mostly hidden by full length sill cover) and chassis upsweep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front inner wing, behind strut, next to subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner wing, ahead of strut area, within 30cm of top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on all suspension components front and rear. Not considered excessive.

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to jacking point area (mostly hidden by full length sill cover) and chassis upsweep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides main arm, large bushes corroded and swollen. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake total efforts below 60%. Recommend inspection.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis legs, forward of struts, mostly hidden by plastic wheel arch liners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear sill returns, and outer sills (unable to view because of full length plastic sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,761 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, sill, and upsweep to bulkhead. Unable to view area fully due to full length plastic sill protectors fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/inner wing area, behind and forward of suspension leg. Unable to view fully due to plastic liners fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing very unevenly, some points have only 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, sill, and upsweep to bulkhead. Unable to view area fully due to full length plastic sill protectors fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/inner wing area, forward of suspension leg. Unable to view fully due to plastic liners fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread face has deep cracks but no plies visible. Also wearing unevenly across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/inner wing area behind front strut. Visible through arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, sill, and upsweep to bulkhead. Unable to view area fully due to full length plastic sill protectors fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/inner wing area, behind and forward of suspension leg. Unable to view fully due to plastic liners fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing very unevenly, some points have only 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside main beam image is very high and likely ineffective at night.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, sill, and upsweep to bulkhead. Unable to view area fully due to full length plastic sill protectors fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/inner wing area, forward of suspension leg. Unable to view fully due to plastic liners fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread face has deep cracks but no plies visible. Also wearing unevenly across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding bearing untested (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,965 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high want adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,308 miles

NSF door handle is loose

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,694 miles

Front brakes have a 25% imbalance

N/S/R tyre wearing inside

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes have a 25% imbalance

N/S/R tyre wearing inside

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,837 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,210 miles

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

n/s/r braker as slight noise and bind but still works ok

Fail 28 Nov 2011 60,109 miles

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

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

n/s/r braker as slight noise and bind but still works ok

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y461 REE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y461 REE, 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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Y461 REE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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