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Y487 ODY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,668 mi
Last recorded58,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 ODY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 58,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 49,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 49,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 43,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 43,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,516 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls are perishing.

Engine check lamp is lit.

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

Slight corrotion around front floorpan.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyre inner sidewalls are perishing.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine check lamp is lit.

Slight corrotion around front floorpan.

Pass 11 May 2012 31,708 miles

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

Front tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,572 miles

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

NSF door handle is loose.

Pass 17 May 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,815 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,426 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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Y487 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y487 ODY, 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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What year was Y487 ODY registered?

Y487 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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