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Y801 KAB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 KAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 94,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rattling in cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,234 miles

CAT ALL LOOSE INSIDE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR PLATE LOOSE / SILL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON O/S/R DOOR STEP SILL / REAR TYRES PERRISHING / REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING /. CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CAT ALL LOOSE INSIDE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR PLATE LOOSE / SILL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON O/S/R DOOR STEP SILL / REAR TYRES PERRISHING / REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING /. CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,004 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,004 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 71,404 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,451 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in power steering belt power steering fluid leak at resovior

reverse lamps inop

Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,450 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in power steering belt power steering fluid leak at resovior

reverse lamps inop

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,345 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,303 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,079 miles

2 rear tyre outer walls are perrishing.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 57,079 miles

2 rear tyre outer walls are perrishing.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,716 miles

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

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

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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Y801 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y801 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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What year was Y801 KAB registered?

Y801 KAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y801 KAB safe to buy?

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