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Y501 OAW

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,372 mi
Last recorded47,372 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 OAW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 47,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 47,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rail out riggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both front floors slightly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,704 miles

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

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,862 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear section exhaust slightly corroded

centre exhaust silencer repaired with paste may require further attension soon

offside front brake has slight bind

slight damage in windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,800 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,530 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,122 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,312 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,820 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 14,820 miles

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

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

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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Y501 OAW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y501 OAW, 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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Y501 OAW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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