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Y898 DAT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 DAT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,340 miles

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

nsf and osf floor corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nsf and osf floor corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,282 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust front flex mesh deteriorated

nearside rear and both front wing repeator amber bulbs fading

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,282 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust front flex mesh deteriorated

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear and both front wing repeator amber bulbs fading

washer jet alignment

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,392 miles

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and surface cracks in tyre valve

Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and surface cracks in tyre valve

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,850 miles

Both front to rear and offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion Nearside front floor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,850 miles

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

Both front to rear and offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion Nearside front floor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,009 miles

most brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,009 miles

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

nearside front tyre nail in tread nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing close most brake pipes showing rust

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside / offside c.v boots heavy surface crack's

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside / offside c.v boots heavy surface crack's

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,071 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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Y898 DAT 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 61.1%.

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 Y898 DAT, 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 Y898 DAT registered?

Y898 DAT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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