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Y494 JFH

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 JFH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering rack slight play

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,293 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,495 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,553 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,999 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,252 miles

o/s/f reluctor ring cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 56,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f reluctor ring cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,639 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting too fade

Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,986 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 40,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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Y494 JFH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y494 JFH, 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 Y494 JFH registered?

Y494 JFH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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