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Y218 EDJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 EDJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,590 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and fuel pipes greased

surface rust on some componants under the vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,163 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,163 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,053 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing down.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

New front discs and pads and rear pads fitted in service.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,053 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing down.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

New front discs and pads and rear pads fitted in service.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

New front and rear pads fitted in service.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

New front and rear pads fitted in service.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,266 miles

Advise rear tyre has a nail penetration and low tread depth.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,266 miles

Advise rear tyre has a nail penetration and low tread depth.

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,282 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,740 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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Y218 EDJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y218 EDJ, 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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Y218 EDJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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