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Y462 PRP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 PRP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,669 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,106 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,549 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer c.v. boots perrishing

exhaust flexi sleve deteriorated and centre box outer skin slightly corroded

near side rear tyre perrishing on both shoulders but no canvas visible

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer c.v. boots perrishing

exhaust flexi sleve deteriorated and centre box outer skin slightly corroded

near side rear tyre perrishing on both shoulders but no canvas visible

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

near side and off side front tyres worn on inside edges

near side rear tyre perrished on shoulders

off side front headlight has tape on one side, pattern ok

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,211 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,379 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,151 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,460 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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Y462 PRP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y462 PRP, 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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Y462 PRP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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