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Y608 FAF

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,744 mi
Last recorded145,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 FAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,744 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 145,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 138,286 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 122,725 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 85,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,639 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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Y608 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y608 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y608 FAF registered?

Y608 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y608 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y608 FAF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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