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Y494 VJW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

237,631 mi
Last recorded237,631 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 VJW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 237,631 miles

Rear link bushes in poor condition

gear change steady bar loose on gearbox

general oil leaks

possible leak on fuel filler pipe

power steering pipes rubbing on sump

Fail 19 Mar 2020 237,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two holes on flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear link bushes in poor condition

gear change steady bar loose on gearbox

general oil leaks

possible leak on fuel filler pipe

power steering pipes rubbing on sump

Pass 21 Mar 2019 232,804 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 232,803 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 228,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 224,786 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 224,784 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs actuator ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 221,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 221,157 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 218,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 218,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 213,669 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering pipe rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 12 Mar 2013 196,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2013 196,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 162,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 142,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 115,801 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 115,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,792 miles

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

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

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 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y494 VJW, 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 VJW registered?

Y494 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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