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Y718 FJO

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,554 mi
Last recorded72,554 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 FJO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

near side front floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2021 71,192 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

near side front floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,631 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front floor corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

Rear anti roll bar and links heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,369 miles

front and rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,670 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,001 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,243 miles

advise brake pads all round deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise brake pads all round deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,278 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,826 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 46,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,767 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 43,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,074 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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Y718 FJO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y718 FJO, 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 Y718 FJO registered?

Y718 FJO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y718 FJO safe to buy?

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