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Y479 UDX

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,460 mi
Last recorded170,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 UDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 170,460 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 170,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 166,396 miles

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

camshaft cover leak?

cut in o/s rear tyre tread

drivers seat loose

srs light

Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,537 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,434 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (195/55 R15 85V)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 139,966 miles

powersteering fluid on min level

Fail 16 May 2012 139,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

powersteering fluid on min level

Pass 6 Jun 2011 135,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine (Possible rocker cover gasket)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 126,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,836 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 117,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 108,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,339 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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Y479 UDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y479 UDX, 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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Y479 UDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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