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Y354 GFC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,074 mi
Last recorded131,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 GFC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 131,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 131,074 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,014 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyre approching legal limit

brake pipe feeding o/s/r showing surface corrosion

brake pipe underside towards rear showing slight surface corrosion

clutch at top starting to slip

exhaust front flexi hose braiding loose

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r sidelight slight dim

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to crack bonding spliting but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to crack bonding spliting but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,428 miles

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim

exhaust front flexi pipe outer braided cover loose

both rear tyres on legal limit today

brake pipe under car in centre showing slight corrosion

brake pipes feeding o/s/r showing slight corrosion

o/s/f outer c,v gaiter starting to crack slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,428 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit today

brake pipe under car in centre showing slight corrosion

brake pipes feeding o/s/r showing slight corrosion

exhaust front flexi pipe outer braided cover loose

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim

o/s/f outer c,v gaiter starting to crack slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust front flex pipe braiding deteriorated

Front offside pads wearing thin

Front offside tyre showing inner shoulder wear

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

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

Rear offside sight light brighter than rear nearside

Spare wheel well wet/damp

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Exhaust front flex pipe braiding deteriorated

Front offside pads wearing thin

Front offside tyre showing inner shoulder wear

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear offside sight light brighter than rear nearside

Rear wiper blade torn

Spare wheel well wet/damp

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,215 miles

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

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 83,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

excess travel in parking brake lever

marks in windscreen

nearside front door handle broken(recommend attention)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 May 2009 74,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres showing wear

center exhaust corrded

knovcking noise in steering

n/s outer door handle loose

Pass 11 May 2009 74,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres showing wear

center exhaust corrded

knovcking noise in steering

n/s outer door handle loose

Pass 12 May 2008 59,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside exterior door handle insecure

Fail 9 May 2008 59,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside exterior door handle insecure

Pass 11 May 2007 46,139 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 46,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

excess travel in parking brake

nearside front door(outer handle)broken,but can be opend from outside

no full inspection on nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,324 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,324 miles

Front 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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Y354 GFC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y354 GFC, 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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Y354 GFC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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