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Y473 LUA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 LUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,677 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,476 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,283 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,028 miles

(1.0)The headlamps cleaning devices do not appear to be functioning as per the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(2.3.6)The power steering drive belt is deteriorating.

(2.4A.3)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination.

(3.7.2a)The nearside front service brake effort is slightly binding at the time of examination.

(3.7.2e)The front service brake efforts during their reducing mode are at 22% indifference at the time of examination.

(3.7.5a)The offside rear service brake is slightly binding at the time of examination.

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during their application/reducing modes are at 25:25%,which indicates they are ready for service at the time of examination.

(3.7.9)The parking brake efficiency recorded results are very close to the legal minimum requirements at 17%, at the time of examination.

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre shoulder area is wearing unevenly.

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.3)The nearside and the offside windscreen washers working pressure are low indicating that the fluid system requires service

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle owner should have any necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,994 miles

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate lamination is deteriorating,and the plate is slightly dirty in those areas

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

The vehicle battery is not correctly secured within its clamp/bracket

The vehicle manufacturer has fitted in various locations protective covers,which prevent a visual inspction of some parts of the vehicle structure

Fail 11 Mar 2011 51,994 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(2.5A.2)The nearside front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed because the wheel is binding when rotated,it appears there is a fault present

(3.7.2a)The nearside front brake has a slight bind present

(3.7.2e)The front service brakes during their reducing efforts are at 23%,it appears they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7.5a)The nearside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate lamination is deteriorating,and the plate is slightly dirty in those areas

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

The vehicle battery is not correctly secured within its clamp/bracket

The vehicle manufacturer has fitted in various locations protective covers,which prevent a visual inspction of some parts of the vehicle structure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,983 miles

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 26% throughout their operating range

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,259 miles

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

Oil leak

slice in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slice in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

off side wheel bearing worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 42,126 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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Y473 LUA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y473 LUA, 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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Y473 LUA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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