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Y799 MGX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 MGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 82,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake efficiancy getting low

noise on engine

outer sills not visible

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 75,111 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,492 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,680 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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Y799 MGX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y799 MGX, 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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What year was Y799 MGX registered?

Y799 MGX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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