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Y281 KJN

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 KJN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubbers perished

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,420 miles

front floors corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,420 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front floors corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting near limit

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,941 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring (3.4.2)

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

airbag(srs) light intermittantly on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring (3.4.2)

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

airbag(srs) light intermittantly on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,737 miles

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

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

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

cat flexi in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

vehicle difficult to start oil in coolant

Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

cat flexi in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

vehicle difficult to start oil in coolant

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,040 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,040 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,772 miles

nearside front door handle loose

Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,166 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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Y281 KJN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y281 KJN, 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 Y281 KJN registered?

Y281 KJN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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