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Y524 OAW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 OAW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,673 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,159 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,153 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,009 miles

o/s front windscreen scratches

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,009 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s front windscreen scratches

Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust corroded

nail in nsf tyre

nsf and osf cv boots cracked

nsf bumper loose

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,157 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust corroded

nail in nsf tyre

nsf and osf cv boots cracked

nsf bumper loose

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,905 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

o/s front head lamp misted up

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front head lamp misted up

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,454 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre splitting quite badly on inner side wall but no cord visible.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,178 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 OAW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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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What year was Y524 OAW registered?

Y524 OAW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y524 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 OAW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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