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Y803 JBB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,961 mi
Last recorded181,961 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 JBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 181,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 181,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 167,407 miles

Exhaust blow from front flexi

Fail 12 Mar 2014 167,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,576 miles

exhaust blow from flexible section

off side headlamp only just within linits and will not adjust

Pass 13 Mar 2012 140,946 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 12 Mar 2012 140,946 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,053 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 96,789 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel long

Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,808 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,062 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,535 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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Y803 JBB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y803 JBB, 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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Y803 JBB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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