CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y562 AKE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,159 mi
Last recorded65,159 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 AKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

front brake pads look low

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

coolant low

front brake pads look low

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE EMPTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,641 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs look worn

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs look worn

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,107 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads look low

Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads look low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,576 miles

exhaust system very rusty but no blows and suported

o/s/r wheel not as free as n/s/r binding slightly

washers wet screen and clears but jets need clearing / adjusting

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre cut on inner side wall

off side rear brake pad and disc shows signs of over heating

Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre cut on inner side wall

off side rear brake pad and disc shows signs of over heating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,657 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,490 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,804 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,132 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y562 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y562 AKE, 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

How do I check the history of Y562 AKE?

You can check the full history of Y562 AKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y562 AKE registered?

Y562 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y562 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y562 AKE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y562 AKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y562 AKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.