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Y638 SBE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 SBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,729 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,918 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,918 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front floors slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,596 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,596 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,017 miles

ABS ring brocken o/s front

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ABS ring brocken o/s front

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,936 miles

Both nearside and drivers front outer door handles damaged but still open doors

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 60,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both nearside and drivers front outer door handles damaged but still open doors

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,333 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2010 58,333 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,906 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,227 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,227 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,407 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,202 miles

acc pedal stiff

clutch pedal high

middle and back box joint heavily corroded

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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Y638 SBE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y638 SBE, 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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Y638 SBE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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