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Y747 UBD

2001 Rover 45

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,969 mi
Last recorded196,969 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 UBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 196,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

body damage

Pass 10 Aug 2016 195,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 195,417 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 193,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 193,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 192,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 192,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 190,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 190,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 188,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot area, outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

o/s n/s front floor corroding

oil leak

slight exhaust blow front flexi section

slight wear n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Jun 2012 188,391 miles

boot area, outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

o/s n/s front floor corroding

oil leak

slight exhaust blow front flexi section

slight wear n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2011 186,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 186,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 183,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 183,089 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 179,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 179,995 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 173,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to tread wear indicator

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2008 173,473 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to tread wear indicator

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2007 150,866 miles

1.Brake discs wearing †2.outer sills not checked due to sill covers †3.Slight exhaust blow at front flexi section †4.Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge †5.n/s/r main suspension bush splitting

6.Slight oil leak on engine †7.Boot area not checked properfly due to boot trim †8.Brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Fail 9 Apr 2007 150,866 miles

1.Brake discs wearing †2.outer sills not checked due to sill covers †3.Slight exhaust blow at front flexi section †4.Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge †5.n/s/r main suspension bush splitting

6.Slight oil leak on engine †7.Boot area not checked properfly due to boot trim †8.Brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006

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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Y747 UBD is a 2001 Rover 45 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y747 UBD, 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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Y747 UBD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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