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Y132 FBR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 FBR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 117,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2009 117,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front tyre perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine coolant empty

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,665 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,012 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

throttle cable frayed could snapped at any time

Fail 23 Dec 2005 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front seat belt operation intermitent

Pass 23 Dec 2005 62,613 miles

n/s front seat belt operation intermitent

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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Y132 FBR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y132 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y132 FBR registered?

Y132 FBR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y132 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y132 FBR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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