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X986 YRF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,935 mi
Last recorded61,935 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 YRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s front flex (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 45,979 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S FRONT (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,389 miles

bolt missing from engine stabilizer mount

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,557 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

nsf cv gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,286 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,389 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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X986 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X986 YRF registered?

X986 YRF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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