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Y601 LBB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 LBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,919 miles

Nearside Front floor panel cororded

Offside Front floor panel corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 135,919 miles

Nearside Front floor panel cororded

Offside Front floor panel corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,066 miles

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

coolant leak

p.a.s fluid level low

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant leak

p.a.s fluid level low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,746 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 126,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 122,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,689 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,817 miles

both front discs slightly warped

osf tyre has slits but unable to see cords

Fail 28 Jan 2011 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front discs slightly warped

osf tyre has slits but unable to see cords

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre has started to perish on outer sided wall

Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,928 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre has started to perish on outer sided wall

Pass 7 Feb 2009 83,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,507 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 LBB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y601 LBB, 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 LBB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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