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Y79 JFG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 JFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,652 miles

floor pans getting weak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,572 miles

repair work to floor pan fresh under seal applied

Fail 20 Oct 2021 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,789 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 135,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 134,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,451 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s /o/s front abs rings cracked but not effecting operation

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,139 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

n/s ans o/s front abs rings cracked but not affecting operation

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,139 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s ans o/s front abs rings cracked but not affecting operation

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,853 miles

Nearside front abs ring rusted

Offside front abs ring rusted

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,582 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,266 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls

Fail 18 Oct 2013 119,934 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 111,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 105,291 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 101,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 91,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 91,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y79 JFG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y79 JFG, 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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Y79 JFG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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