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Y603 MHE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 MHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,976 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rattling and rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arch has slight suface corrosion

Offside Front Subframe 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 195/55r15v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,076 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion nearside front inner arch

surface corrosion offside front floor

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel filler neck deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion nearside front inner arch

surface corrosion offside front floor

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside cv boot perishing

offside front floor corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,860 miles

nearside cv boot deteriorating.

offside front floor corroding.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 29 May 2014 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,537 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 81,698 miles

Advise corrosion on N/S/F floor pan

Advise front discs very worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,762 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2010 69,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 69,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,458 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,458 miles

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

Advise front number plate cracked

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,458 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 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y603 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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