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Y122 MFJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,693 mi
Last recorded173,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 MFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 173,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 157,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 157,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 142,710 miles

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding & splitting

brake pedal slightly creeps

center exhaust pipes small pin holes & slightly blowing

nearside front headlight beam image not fully clear

nearside front inner wheel arch to inner chassis corrosion started

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

strong advise stone chip in zone A just within limit

Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,710 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding & splitting

brake pedal slightly creeps

nearside front headlight beam image not fully clear

nearside front inner wheel arch to inner chassis corrosion started

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

strong advise bad oil leak at engine bay

strong advise stone chip in zone A just within limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,009 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 129,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 115,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 115,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes coorded & perrished.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,137 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 92,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,634 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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Y122 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y122 MFJ, 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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Y122 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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