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Y285 HFJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,576 mi
Last recorded52,576 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 HFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,576 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 52,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

n/s rear service brake reading lower then normal.

o/s and n/s front cross member extension piece corroded.

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on inner side walls.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,982 miles

n/s rear brake reading lower than normal.

o/s and n/s front lower valance areas corroded.

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,920 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 50,920 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,204 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,462 miles

front floor area corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,462 miles

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

front floor area corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,751 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 42,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 41,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,382 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 39,382 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,733 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 37,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front passenger seat belt intermitaint fault not pulling out some times .front brake disc disscolouerd due to previous brake bind nearside

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 288,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 28,882 miles

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

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

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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Y285 HFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y285 HFJ, 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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Y285 HFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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