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Y693 MHE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 MHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged [no sharps ]

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,554 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm inner groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm inner groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,891 miles

Offside Front bumper corner slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,422 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,422 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,347 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

exhaust flexi deteriated

floor coroded

front bumper broken

fuel filler neck coroded

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,671 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO DETERIORATE DUE TO AGE

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED IN GENERAL

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,917 miles

both front discs lipped

exhaust rear back box corroded

near side front floor corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,948 miles

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

both front lower sections of floor coroded

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,201 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish due to age 185/65h14

exhaust rear section corroded and front flexi section

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight oil leak on gear box

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,135 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre and rear exhaust joints coroded

front brake disks slightly lipped

radiator coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,240 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,491 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,730 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bush started to perish

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,730 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bush started to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,766 miles

exhaust rear corroded

n/s/f a.b.s ring broken

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to lift

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,701 miles

Rear silencer outer sheath corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,858 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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Y693 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y693 MHE, 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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Y693 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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