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Y697 CGE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 CGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,478 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges and perished

n-s-f and -o-s-r wheels distorted

o-s-f- n-s-f floors panels corroded

oil level low oil leak

both front tyres cracking all around on the tread

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,882 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 31,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

o/s rear tyre tending to wear on outer edge and on 3mm tread depth

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,897 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 11,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,548 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 9,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 6,020 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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Y697 CGE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y697 CGE, 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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Y697 CGE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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