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Y977 OGM

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,588 mi
Last recorded77,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 OGM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,588 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Haze of blue smoke from exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

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

SRS light came on intermittently during test

Screen washers weak and leaking into engine bay

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2016 76,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,997 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 1955515

near side rear trail arm bush perished and starting to split

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,987 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges 1955515

near side rear trail arm bush perished and starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,237 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge 195 55 15 V

both track rod ends dust covers perished

near side rear trailing arm bush split

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS warning light staying on

rear exhaust box rusty and weak but not blowing at present

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,976 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,474 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

exhaust corroded

srs light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,988 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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Y977 OGM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y977 OGM, 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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Y977 OGM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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