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Y687 AKE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 AKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,914 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,002 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 89,995 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. offside rear 60 profile, all others 65. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,070 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 88,070 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,362 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 86,355 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,667 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 1 Dec 2014 74,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,322 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,305 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,295 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,426 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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Y687 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y687 AKE, 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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Y687 AKE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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