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Y599 EAH

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,113 mi
Last recorded132,113 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 EAH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,113 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front ABS pickup ring split

Fail 29 Jun 2013 132,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front ABS pickup ring split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,693 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,666 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated at front flex

lip in front discs

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

tyres have cuts to sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,711 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 61,636 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 61,925 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,047 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,813 miles

unable to check side sills fully due to side skirts damp on power steering resvoir

Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,813 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

unable to check side sills fully due to side skirts damp on power steering resvoir

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads about half worn

Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,915 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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Y599 EAH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y599 EAH, 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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Y599 EAH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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