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Y522 VJW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,886 mi
Last recorded129,886 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 VJW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,886 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 127,506 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,044 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perished

engine oilstained and damp

radiator in poor condition (strong advise)

slight corrosion on vehicle underside

underside brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 124,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front outer c.v. boots perished

engine oilstained and damp

handbrake reserve travel low

radiator in poor condition (strong advise)

slight corrosion on vehicle underside

underside brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,776 miles

both front outer c.v. gaitors perished

corrosion to front floorpans

engine oilstains

exhaust system corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear trailing arm front bushes perished and unbonding

rear tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

srs lamp illuminated

underbonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 119,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer c.v. gaitors perished

corrosion to front floorpans

engine oilstains

exhaust system corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear trailing arm front bushes perished and unbonding

rear tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

srs lamp illuminated

underbonnet brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 115,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 103,711 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 92,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,378 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)

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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Y522 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y522 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 Y522 VJW registered?

Y522 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y522 VJW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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