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Y603 MHC

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,054 mi
Last recorded200,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 MHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 200,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody/floor /sills/show signs of corrosion/repair/undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 191,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside floor sill areas repaired by welding

nearside and offside rear sill areas rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 191,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside floor sill areas repaired by welding

nearside and offside rear sill areas rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,209 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 191,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 187,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Under side of vehicle corroded both N/S & O/S

plastic side sills fitted obscuring the view to testable areas

Fail 12 Jul 2016 187,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp bulb retaining clip damaged and does not hold bulb steady to the h/lamp unit (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Under side of vehicle corroded both N/S & O/S

plastic side sills fitted obscuring the view to testable areas

Pass 9 Jul 2015 180,607 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)

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

rear handbrake readings just within limits

Fail 9 Jul 2015 180,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

rear handbrake readings just within limits

Pass 17 Jul 2014 173,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 173,272 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Jul 2013 163,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear sidelight dim

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2013 163,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear sidelight dim

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 152,741 miles

chip in screen under 40mm

n/s wiper worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 142,968 miles

Some rust on both front floors, may require attention soon.

o/s/f brake back plate, poor.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 133,260 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords visible

offside front brake back plate corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,100 miles

offside front backplate corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,100 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)

offside front backplate corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 103,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,373 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 91,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 76,260 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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Y603 MHC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y603 MHC, 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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Y603 MHC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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