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Y524 MCA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 MCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,030 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,029 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,007 miles

Advise o/s/f wiper blade worn - new blade fitted. Advise front brakes binding slightly - brakes freed off in service. Advise nearside tyres rechecked in approx. 3 months,

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,007 miles

Advise o/s/f wiper blade worn - new blade fitted. Advise front brakes binding slightly - brakes freed off in service. Advise nearside tyres rechecked in approx. 3 months,

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,056 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,996 miles

Advise corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,914 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,914 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2006 27,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 23,027 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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Y524 MCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y524 MCA, 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 Y524 MCA registered?

Y524 MCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y524 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 MCA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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