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Y617 FAF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 FAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,905 miles

Front road wheels are difficult to turn by hand

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,996 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both front towing eyes corroded

advise slight run out on o/s/f brake disc

davise power steering belt cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise both front towing eyes corroded

advise slight run out on o/s/f brake disc

davise power steering belt cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,774 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,700 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate starting to de-laminate

offside rear outer door handle insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,700 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate starting to de-laminate

offside rear outer door handle insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,906 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high handbrake travel

o/s/r door handle insecure

wiper motor noisey

Fail 28 Aug 2008 47,906 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high handbrake travel

o/s/r door handle insecure

wiper motor noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,698 miles

o/s/r handle insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,781 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 19 Aug 2006 35,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inside

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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Y617 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y617 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 Y617 FAF registered?

Y617 FAF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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