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Y518 FNN

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,225 mi
Last recorded169,225 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 FNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 169,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 169,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 148,869 miles

n/s head lamp adjuster advice to change

Fail 27 Apr 2013 148,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s head lamp adjuster advice to change

Pass 28 Apr 2012 131,865 miles

MIL light is on

Fail 21 Apr 2012 131,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

MIL light is on

Pass 5 May 2011 115,074 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 115,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 99,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,350 miles

All four tyres low on tread,recommend changing all four,both front tyres right on the legal limit

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Hand brake travel on the limit.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,397 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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Y518 FNN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y518 FNN, 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 Y518 FNN registered?

Y518 FNN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y518 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 FNN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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