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Y601 ERA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,965 mi
Last recorded17,965 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 ERA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,969 miles

sill covers fitted

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer .C.V joint boots cracking

n/s and o/s front tyres perished /worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low /perished

o/s/r tyre worn low on edge

Fail 22 May 2018 16,969 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer .C.V joint boots cracking

n/s and o/s front tyres perished /worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low /perished

o/s/r tyre worn low on edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 16,598 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Fail 31 May 2017 16,598 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Pass 20 May 2016 16,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,626 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 15,626 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 14,988 miles

both front floors corroded

both trailing arm bushes starting to unbond, not resulting in excessive movement

o/s main brake pipe towards rear just starting to corrode

o/s/f abs ring broken, but abs system working correctly at present, no mil on dash

Fail 22 May 2014 14,988 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front floors corroded

both trailing arm bushes starting to unbond, not resulting in excessive movement

o/s main brake pipe towards rear just starting to corrode

o/s/f abs ring broken, but abs system working correctly at present, no mil on dash

Pass 31 May 2013 14,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,364 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 11,364 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 10,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,945 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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Y601 ERA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y601 ERA, 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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Y601 ERA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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