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Y426 OJA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 OJA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,946 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm center bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm center bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,224 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the treads

Engine is hunting & misfiring in the low rev range - advise further in depth investigation

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre is a retread & has significant damage to the inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres are different sizes on the front (175/65 14) and rear (185/65 14) axles

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced brake light is dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the treads

Engine is hunting & misfiring in the low rev range - advise further in depth investigation

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre is a retread & has significant damage to the inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres are different sizes on the front (175/65 14) and rear (185/65 14) axles

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,909 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,257 miles

REAR TYRES WORN MIN PASS

brake pipes corrosion

exhaust minor leak

front tyres cracking on side walls

osf cv boot condition noted

srs light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,997 miles

BRAKE PIPES UN-ABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO CLIPS AND COVERING. BRAKE PIPES ON CAR CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

HAND BRAKE RESERVE TRAVAL

OSF WIPER BLADE CLIP WORN

clutch pedal height and slip pad

Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES UN-ABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO CLIPS AND COVERING. BRAKE PIPES ON CAR CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

HAND BRAKE RESERVE TRAVAL

OSF WIPER BLADE CLIP WORN

clutch pedal height and slip pad

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,820 miles

em light

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both front tyres on 2mm to 3mm

advise both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both front tyres on 2mm to 3mm

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 543,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,440 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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Y426 OJA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y426 OJA, 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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Y426 OJA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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