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Y654 EJO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 EJO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

o/s outer door handle damaged

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,419 miles

nearside front outer c.v gator split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y654 EJO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y654 EJO, 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 Y654 EJO registered?

Y654 EJO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y654 EJO safe to buy?

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