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Y547 LRC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,858 mi
Last recorded110,858 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 LRC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 110,858 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 110,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front floors corroded

exhaust system corroded

passenger front seatbelt mechanisum casing is broken

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,682 miles

Both front brakes binding-on slightly

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front floor and inner sills at rear slightly corroded within suspension component mount prescribed areas both sides of car

Nearside front seat belt stalk plastic casing damaged slightly

Offside front of bonnet damaged slightly

Offside front suspension coil sring and all other suspension/subframe components slightly corroded front and rear

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

Rear suspension radius arm front main bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car

Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,679 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding-on slightly

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front floor and inner sills at rear slightly corroded within suspension component mount prescribed areas both sides of car

Nearside front seat belt stalk plastic casing damaged slightly

Offside front of bonnet damaged slightly

Offside front suspension coil sring and all other suspension/subframe components slightly corroded front and rear

Offside rear brake effort lags

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

Rear suspension radius arm front main bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car

Pass 13 May 2014 99,156 miles

Cover for n/s/f seatbelt catch is cracked

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

Fail 13 May 2014 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Cover for n/s/f seatbelt catch is cracked

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,189 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 87,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 74,010 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 57,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 48,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,764 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 41,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

off side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust pipe blowing

rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 4 May 2006 38,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y547 LRC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y547 LRC, 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 Y547 LRC registered?

Y547 LRC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y547 LRC safe to buy?

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