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Y212 VKJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,921 mi
Last recorded66,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 VKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 53,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,833 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,300 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,293 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 32,906 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 32,906 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,111 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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Y212 VKJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y212 VKJ, 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 Y212 VKJ registered?

Y212 VKJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y212 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 VKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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