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Y488 LDY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,660 mi
Last recorded62,660 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 LDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,660 miles

Front floor pans corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front floor pans corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,140 miles

exhaust poorly routed

front floor pans rusting outside perscribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,510 miles

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

all tyre tred low on edges

front floor pan rusty outside perscribed area

slite bind to o/s front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,955 miles

Surface corrosion in front floors, and rear inner sills

Suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface corrosion in front floors

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,390 miles

Slight corrosion forning in front floors and outriggers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,390 miles

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

Surface corrosion forming at seams on front floor areas

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,832 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,832 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust poor condition

rear exhaust blowing

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perishing

centre and rear exhaust signs of age

nearside tyres getting low

offside front floor has surface corrosion

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,487 miles

all tyres perishing

centre and rear exhaust signs of age

nearside tyres getting low

offside front floor has surface corrosion

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,533 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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Y488 LDY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y488 LDY, 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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Y488 LDY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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