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Y784 WSL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 WSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 85,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,860 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,857 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,329 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 49,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 31,506 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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Y784 WSL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y784 WSL, 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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Y784 WSL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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