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Y248 JCA

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,636 mi
Last recorded145,636 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 JCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 145,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s front fog lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front floor pans ( o/s holed ) and n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

both wipers

coolant bottle empty

engine management lamp illuminated

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,101 miles

Offside Front Lower seat runner lose but not insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 142,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 142,510 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant level low

rear registration plate deteriorated

underneath vehicle has all over corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 140,564 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 140,564 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 137,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 137,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,740 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front pads worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 130,844 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 130,844 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 127,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 120,828 miles

all four tyres perrished

both front tyres worn allmost bold/inner edges

drivers interior door handle damaged?

slight corrosion exhaust middle section

Fail 29 Sep 2008 120,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres perrished

both front tyres worn allmost bold/inner edges

drivers interior door handle damaged?

slight corrosion exhaust middle section

Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,891 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 114,889 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to see outer sills due to lower body kit(moulding) fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 104,819 miles

front exhaust pipe flexy joint braking away

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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Y248 JCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y248 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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Y248 JCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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