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Y801 NLF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

297,685 mi
Last recorded297,685 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 NLF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 297,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 284,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 284,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 279,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 279,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 274,003 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 274,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 265,392 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 252,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 236,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 221,553 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 221,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 205,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 202,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 190,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 184,327 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 184,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 174,725 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 174,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 162,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 162,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 532,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 122,732 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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Y801 NLF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y801 NLF, 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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Y801 NLF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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