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Y159 JMA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,518 mi
Last recorded93,518 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 JMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,518 miles

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

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre buld on inner edge

offside front tyre just above legal limit

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jun 2006 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre buld on inner edge

offside front tyre just above legal limit

rear wiper blade split

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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Y159 JMA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y159 JMA, 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 Y159 JMA registered?

Y159 JMA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y159 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 JMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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