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Y131 ORF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 ORF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,247 miles

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

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

both front floors corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2026 52,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floors corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2024 50,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near to smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading up to offside rear brake hose is rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near to smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front floor pan corner areas have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,976 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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Y131 ORF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y131 ORF, 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 Y131 ORF registered?

Y131 ORF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y131 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y131 ORF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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