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Y993 OGM

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 OGM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,600 miles

Corrosion to both front floors

Fail 30 Dec 2015 114,600 miles

Corrosion to both front floors

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,787 miles

Near side front tyre close to legal tread depth limit and worn smooth on inner edge

Power steering pipes wet with oil around reservoir

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,787 miles

Nearside Front 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 Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Near side front tyre close to legal tread depth limit and worn smooth on inner edge

Power steering feels rough and is noisey in opperation

Power steering pipes wet with oil around reservoir

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to flexi hoses

slight age cracking to rear trailing arm bushes

slight dampness to pas pipes

slight dampness to pas rack

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,430 miles

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

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

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

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

srs light displayed

Pass 13 May 2009 65,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,117 miles

advanced cracking on both outer cv boots

air freshner removed for mot test

Fail 1 Apr 2008 62,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

advanced cracking on both outer cv boots

air freshner removed for mot test

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,103 miles

age cracking on rear drop link bushes

dampness around rear shockers

front tyres bald on inner edges

heavy cracking on outer cv boots

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 1 Mar 2007 60,103 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking on rear drop link bushes

dampness around rear shockers

front tyres bald on inner edges

heavy cracking on outer cv boots

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,820 miles

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

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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Y993 OGM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y993 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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Y993 OGM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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