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Y289 JFJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,799 mi
Last recorded63,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 JFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,799 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

n/s/r tytre persished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

n/s/r tytre persished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,988 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 59,169 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 59,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,860 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,908 miles

o/s w/washer poor

Fail 16 May 2011 48,908 miles

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

o/s w/washer poor

Pass 10 May 2010 45,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 36,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,200 miles

rear center trailing arm mounts cracking †front brake disc pads need replacing on next service

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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Y289 JFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y289 JFJ, 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 Y289 JFJ registered?

Y289 JFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y289 JFJ safe to buy?

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