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Y809 EAU

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,090 mi
Last recorded59,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 EAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING POINT AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,898 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL LOWER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,999 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 50,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,146 miles

both front discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,146 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)

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,184 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,184 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,338 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 38,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,643 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 34,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,193 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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Y809 EAU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y809 EAU, 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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Y809 EAU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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