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Y46 VPO

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,467 mi
Last recorded143,467 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 VPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 143,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight corrosion on floor panel

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion on floor panel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 143,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight corrosion on floor panel

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion on floor panel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,881 miles

Front WIPERS SMEARING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR BY JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion BY JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,800 miles

Nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185/65/14 ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,096 miles

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

Oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 134,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded. n/s/r tyre perished and tread slightly out of shape.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 127,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded. n/s/r tyre perished and tread slightly out of shape.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,768 miles

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

coolant level low

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,282 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,966 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front brake imbalance 13%

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,413 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,218 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

sill covers & undertray fitted,not allowing full view of component areas.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 91,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

sill covers & undertray fitted,not allowing full view of component areas.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,555 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 83,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,262 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,262 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y46 VPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y46 VPO, 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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Y46 VPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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