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Y557 FAF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 FAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,610 miles

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

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,102 miles

nearside rear brake low on performance

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,252 miles

air bag light on

battery loose

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,732 miles

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

both headlights weak /worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 46,686 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlights weak /worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,498 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 38,741 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,785 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,329 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,309 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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Y557 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y557 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 Y557 FAF registered?

Y557 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y557 FAF safe to buy?

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