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Y477 MAB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,695 mi
Last recorded108,695 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 MAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bad engine oil leak from headgasket

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,421 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,511 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,678 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,251 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,440 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 63,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CAM COVER GSKT LEAKING

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETEROIRATING

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,351 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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Y477 MAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y477 MAB, 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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Y477 MAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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