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Y359 YFR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 YFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,993 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 72,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,432 miles

Auxiliary drive belts perishing, deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Service brake efforts VERY low

Several areas under body corrosion evident (chassis, floor, etc)

Slight seepage from gearbox seal noted

Suspension ball joints gaiters perishing, deteriorated

Track rod ends gaiters perishing, deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,432 miles

Auxiliary drive belts perishing, deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Service brake efforts VERY low

Several areas under body corrosion evident (chassis, floor, etc)

Slight seepage from gearbox seal noted

Suspension ball joints gaiters perishing, deteriorated

Track rod ends gaiters perishing, deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,629 miles

Coolant strength appears weak

Ball joints & track rod ends gaiters perishing

Offside Driveshaft output seal has slight seepage

Oil deposits noted under engine area

Rear Service brake efforts VERY low

Rear Wheels slightly binding

Various areas under body corrosion noted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,629 miles

Ball joints & track rod ends gaiters perishing

Coolant strength appears weak

Offside Driveshaft output seal has slight seepage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil deposits noted under engine area

Rear Service brake efforts VERY low

Rear Wheels slightly binding

Various areas under body corrosion noted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,974 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,974 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 38,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y359 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y359 YFR, 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 Y359 YFR registered?

Y359 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y359 YFR safe to buy?

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