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X983 YRF

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,472 mi
Last recorded47,472 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 YRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage although not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage although not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,392 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f tyre perishing badly

o/s/f wiper blade split

offside front abs target ring damaged

windscreen excessively cracked in zone A and outside zone A well over 100mm but not considered to be in drivers view of the road.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 28,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f tyre perishing badly

o/s/f wiper blade split

windscreen excessively cracked in zone A and outside zone A well over 100mm but not considered to be in drivers view of the road.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,491 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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X983 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X983 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 X983 YRF registered?

X983 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X983 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X983 YRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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