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Y957 GTW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 GTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,038 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/Floor/jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged - not effecting light sources.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,962 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear pumper loose

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,961 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear pumper loose

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 45,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust sytem deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 43,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust sytem deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,803 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,994 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 17,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 13,467 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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Y957 GTW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y957 GTW, 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 Y957 GTW registered?

Y957 GTW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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