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Y78 AFP

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 AFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,158 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,005 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

abs ring cracked

clutch judder

front discs rusty

front floors rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

seat belts slow to return

Fail 12 Jan 2011 89,005 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

abs ring cracked

clutch judder

front discs rusty

front floors rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

seat belts slow to return

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,952 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,951 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,951 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,087 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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Y78 AFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y78 AFP, 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 Y78 AFP registered?

Y78 AFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y78 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 AFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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