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Y431 GFT

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 GFT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 126,271 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 126,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 109,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

P.A.S fluid on lower level mark

Fail 14 May 2010 109,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S fluid on lower level mark

Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,328 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,328 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,485 miles

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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Y431 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y431 GFT, 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 Y431 GFT registered?

Y431 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y431 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 GFT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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