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Y418 YGJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 YGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,980 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls perrishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 109,608 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished / deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre perished / deteriorating

Offside rear tyre perished / deteriorated, also worn on inner

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Scratch at bottom of screen, from worn out wiperblades, not causing problems with drivers view

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,555 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished / deteriorating

Nearside front wiper blade smearing

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

Offside front tyre perished / deteriorating

Offside rear tyre perished / deteriorated, also worn on inner

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Scratch at bottom of screen, from worn out wiperblades, not causing problems with drivers view

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,148 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front screen washer's pressure low

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Scratch on front screen

Fail 7 Jul 2012 106,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Both front tyres deteriorating

Both front wiper blades smearing

Engine coolant low

Front screen washer's pressure low

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Scratch on front screen

Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,189 miles

Both front and rear tyre are cracking

Front exhaust bracket is broken but system is still secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 102,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Both front and rear tyre are cracking

Front exhaust bracket is broken but system is still secure

Front windscreen has slight wiper blade mark

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,211 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear raqdius arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,013 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,142 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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Y418 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y418 YGJ, 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 Y418 YGJ registered?

Y418 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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