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Y126 FBR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,467 mi
Last recorded46,467 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 FBR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 46,467 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 27 Jan 2025 46,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,373 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,355 miles

offside front floor corroded slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2023 41,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front floor corroded slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,446 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 34,383 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,855 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 30,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,811 miles

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,400 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,645 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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Y126 FBR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y126 FBR, 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 Y126 FBR registered?

Y126 FBR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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