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Y237 JCA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,471 mi
Last recorded181,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 JCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 181,471 miles

handbrake cable slightly binding on rear brakes

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection for damage or corrosion.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 181,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on join to rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported supporting rubber mount split (7.1.1)

handbrake cable slightly binding on rear brakes

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection for damage or corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 174,535 miles

cut in nsf tyre

nsf ball joint has slight lift

nsf top balljoint boot damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2016 174,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front suspension retaining device missing both bottom ball joints and nsf track rod end (2.5.A.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

cut in nsf tyre

nsf ball joint has slight lift

nsf top balljoint boot damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2015 167,014 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to back

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Jun 2015 167,014 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to back

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2014 158,802 miles

vehicle structure corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 158,802 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle structure corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer cv boot deterioated

nearside rear tyre worn on onner edge

surface corrosion underside inner sill and chassis areas

Fail 4 Jun 2013 158,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer cv boot deterioated

nearside rear tyre worn on onner edge

surface corrosion underside inner sill and chassis areas

Pass 2 Jul 2012 156,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 156,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 145,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 136,310 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 136,310 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 125,756 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Unable to open NSR door from outside

Fail 13 Nov 2008 125,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Unable to open NSR door from outside

Pass 30 Oct 2007 115,781 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,950 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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Y237 JCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y237 JCA, 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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Y237 JCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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