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Y546 FAF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 FAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 100,262 miles

o/s rear main steel pipe slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2015 100,248 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,633 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 81,336 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 75,044 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 69,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 63,552 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 May 2008 54,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,753 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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Y546 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y546 FAF, 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 Y546 FAF registered?

Y546 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y546 FAF safe to buy?

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