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Y594 LUR

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

252,258 mi
Last recorded252,258 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 LUR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2016 252,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper is insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Bad oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 241,278 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 225,177 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 225,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 205,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 205,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

added 2 liters of oil

air bag light on

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Sep 2011 176,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

added 2 liters of oil

air bag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 152,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 133,819 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

engine management light on

slight brake bind nearside front wheel

Fail 23 Jan 2009 133,819 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

slight brake bind nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,785 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 113,785 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,255 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 101,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 87,134 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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Y594 LUR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y594 LUR, 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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Y594 LUR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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