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Y518 UOT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 UOT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 93,169 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,475 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f outer door handle loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f outer door handle loose

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,018 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 87,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,341 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 83,297 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,208 miles

some spliting to n/s/r o/s/r lower arm b ushes

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,188 miles

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

some spliting to n/s/r o/s/r lower arm b ushes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,586 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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Y518 UOT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y518 UOT, 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 Y518 UOT registered?

Y518 UOT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y518 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 UOT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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