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Y802 PEF

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,147 mi
Last recorded131,147 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 PEF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 130,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,120 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,240 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,786 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 71,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,210 miles

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

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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Y802 PEF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y802 PEF, 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 Y802 PEF registered?

Y802 PEF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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