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Y686 MCA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 MCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,180 miles

ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH JACKING POINTS AND FLOOR TO SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,329 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE JACKING POINTS AND FLOORS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE JACKING POINTS AND FLOORS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,667 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 99,667 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,058 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 90,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,319 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,589 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,821 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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Y686 MCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y686 MCA, 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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Y686 MCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y686 MCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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