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Y284 FCY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 FCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,958 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 115,795 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 115,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 bridway (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,183 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,505 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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Y284 FCY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y284 FCY, 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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Y284 FCY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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