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Y621 ECK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,781 mi
Last recorded133,781 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 ECK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 133,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 121,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 121,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 106,028 miles

exhaust catalyst rattles

signs of corrosion to brake pipes front to rear

Fail 8 May 2012 106,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust catalyst rattles

signs of corrosion to brake pipes front to rear

Pass 4 May 2011 89,063 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 89,063 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 78,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 78,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 70,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs air bag warning light on

Pass 26 May 2009 70,741 miles

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

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

srs air bag warning light on

Pass 21 May 2008 62,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,706 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)

Fail 23 May 2007 53,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 45,234 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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Y621 ECK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y621 ECK, 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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Y621 ECK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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