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Y799 RFM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,376 mi
Last recorded137,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 RFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 137,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 137,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 129,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 129,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 110,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 100,867 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outside wall but not through to cords

Fail 3 Jul 2008 100,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outside wall but not through to cords

Fail 27 Jun 2008 100,858 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 94,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,461 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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Y799 RFM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y799 RFM, 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 Y799 RFM registered?

Y799 RFM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y799 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 RFM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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