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Y591 AKE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 AKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,807 miles

Oil leak

corrosion / rust on n/s/r arch

Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion / rust on n/s/r arch

Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 81,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,770 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,768 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,355 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 62,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,686 miles

knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,246 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,599 miles

slight brake judder from off side front brake disc

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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Y591 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y591 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.

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What year was Y591 AKE registered?

Y591 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y591 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 AKE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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