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Y235 FPR

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,498 mi
Last recorded71,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 FPR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear disc pads getting down

slight drag on both front wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,314 miles

rear disc pads getting down

slight drag on both front wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,286 miles

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

both front ABS rings cracked

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2011 59,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,349 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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Y235 FPR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol 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 Y235 FPR, 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 Y235 FPR registered?

Y235 FPR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y235 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 FPR 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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