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Y794 KAB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 KAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2022 122,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns, advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,167 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 111,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

FWA

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,824 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,832 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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Y794 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y794 KAB, 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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Y794 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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