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X962 YRF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 YRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stabaliser arm Front bush split

Fail 21 Jan 2019 74,839 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor rotted within 30cm of front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stabaliser arm Front bush split

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 74,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,301 miles

both front floors rusty.

inspected outer sills best as possible due to covers

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,301 miles

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

both front floors rusty.

inspected outer sills best as possible due to covers

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,811 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,595 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,595 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,136 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,117 miles

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

18% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,629 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on dash srs

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,528 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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X962 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X962 YRF, 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 X962 YRF registered?

X962 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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