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Y699 PWC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,646 mi
Last recorded42,646 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 PWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 42,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 38,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 38,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

center-rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 37,292 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 37,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 36,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,612 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 32,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,800 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,393 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 27,393 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,313 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 16,332 miles

exhaust corrosion.

fuel filter shows fluid contamination.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front tyre perished.

off side rear tyre perished with splits.

power assisted steering pump drive belt grooves are split.

slight under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,277 miles

exhaust corrosion.

front brake discs are lipped.

front screen washer jets require adjustment.

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off and near side front wiper blades are split.

power assisted steering drive belt grooves split.

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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Y699 PWC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y699 PWC, 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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Y699 PWC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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