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Y46 YFL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,173 mi
Last recorded127,173 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 YFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,173 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 127,173 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 119,452 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2019 119,452 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,903 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear trailing arm rubber s cracking (offside x nearside)

engine bay covers, under trays, and or heat shields, fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion to floor front pans

unable to assess welding due to sealent

Fail 23 May 2018 109,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear trailing arm rubber s cracking (offside x nearside)

engine bay covers, under trays, and or heat shields, fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion to floor front pans

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to floor pans

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty and pin hold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,398 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/front a.b.s. ring is cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front a.b.s. ring is cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,133 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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Y46 YFL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y46 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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