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Y507 VBJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,688 mi
Last recorded70,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 VBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,688 miles

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Light corrosion to various brake pipes

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

Rattle from catalytic converter box

Fail 10 Feb 2018 70,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes greased/oiled

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly split

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

headlamp washers do not work

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,554 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,535 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s wiper poor

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,886 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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Y507 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y507 VBJ, 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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Y507 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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