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Y162 VOJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 VOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,620 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,610 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,139 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,550 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front no. plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,873 miles

advise signs of binding brake front

Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise signs of brake binding front

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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Y162 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y162 VOJ, 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 Y162 VOJ registered?

Y162 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y162 VOJ safe to buy?

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