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Y479 JKG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,491 mi
Last recorded56,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 JKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,491 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 56,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,010 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,010 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 47,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 47,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,389 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,789 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,537 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,060 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 24,060 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,448 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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Y479 JKG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y479 JKG, 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 Y479 JKG registered?

Y479 JKG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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