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Y472 AFP

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

97,741 mi
Last recorded97,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 AFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 97,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

underside and suspension components heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,034 miles

front registration plate cracked

underbody undersealed front to rear

Fail 29 Nov 2024 97,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,751 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 91,750 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,441 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,372 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,176 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 78,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,710 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,355 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 36,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 23,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 May 2006 23,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 18,759 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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Y472 AFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y472 AFP, 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 Y472 AFP registered?

Y472 AFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y472 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 AFP shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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