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J90 STO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 STO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,311 miles

General corosion throughout underbody

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 111,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

General corosion throughout underbody

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,469 miles

All brake & fuel pipes covered in grease

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

Oil leak

Wear to both front tyres inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake & fuel pipes covered in grease

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

Wear to both front tyres inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,502 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 92,502 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 81,623 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,217 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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J90 STO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J90 STO, 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 J90 STO registered?

J90 STO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is J90 STO safe to buy?

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