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Y887 KUY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,313 mi
Last recorded134,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 KUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 134,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 125,035 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight distortion on rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2013 115,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,575 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s & o/s front tyre inner edge low

n/s/r tyre outer edge low

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,027 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 85,027 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 70,023 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,004 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 50,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,441 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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Y887 KUY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y887 KUY, 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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Y887 KUY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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