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Y712 KTF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,406 mi
Last recorded73,406 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 KTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 72,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,218 miles

Power steering fluid low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 68,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid low

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,509 miles

Both front floors starting to corrode

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes perished

Offside rear outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,634 miles

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

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

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 47,190 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,243 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,235 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,892 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,852 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer 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 recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering slightly noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,953 miles

Offside and Nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,518 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,278 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,638 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2005 15,415 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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Y712 KTF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y712 KTF, 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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Y712 KTF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y712 KTF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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