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Y685 EAA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 EAA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,498 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,996 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Fail 28 Apr 2022 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,209 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and on front floors inner wheel arches borderline

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2020 85,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,112 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,799 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,452 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,078 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,073 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 6,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y685 EAA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y685 EAA, 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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Y685 EAA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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