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Y496 ERC

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 ERC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,065 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge + beginning to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge + beginning to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,585 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,524 miles

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

n/s/f ABS ring broken

o/s/f ABS ring broken

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,529 miles

o/s/f abs sensor ring broken

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,062 miles

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

o/s/f ABS ring on cv joint broken

Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

o/s/f ABS ring on cv joint broken

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,816 miles

Both washer nozzles split, releasing water into engine compartment, but sufficient provided to clear screen

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

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

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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Y496 ERC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y496 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y496 ERC registered?

Y496 ERC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y496 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 ERC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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