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Y493 AKH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 AKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside Front towing eye corroried

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose and corroried

Fail 14 Jul 2017 116,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside Front towing eye corroried

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose and corroried

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,074 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 97,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,995 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,512 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left on outside edge, legal limit is 1,6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,412 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,242 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded not blowing

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread legal limit is 1,6mm

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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Y493 AKH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y493 AKH, 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 Y493 AKH registered?

Y493 AKH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y493 AKH safe to buy?

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