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Y973 WAK

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 WAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 134,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot leaking slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,259 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Fail 26 Jun 2017 115,247 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,775 miles

corrosion to front & front to rears & rear brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,749 miles

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,661 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,661 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,746 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes.

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,049 miles

abs rings at front cracked

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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Y973 WAK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y973 WAK, 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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Y973 WAK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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