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Y154 ORF

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,313 mi
Last recorded159,313 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 ORF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 159,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 159,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 135,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 135,804 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 100,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 65,207 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 65,207 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y154 ORF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y154 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.

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What year was Y154 ORF registered?

Y154 ORF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y154 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y154 ORF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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