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Y98 VBE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,696 mi
Last recorded58,696 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 VBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling device removed

Fail 5 Jan 2021 58,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2020 58,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 58,021 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front strut and suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.78 MM, also weather cracks present (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven Offside front brake application/effort slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.78 MM, also weather cracks present (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner wing corrosion

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 53,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,950 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,920 miles

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

near side wiper slightly split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,353 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low

Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,249 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn very low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,965 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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Y98 VBE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y98 VBE, 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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Y98 VBE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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