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Y818 JBB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,847 mi
Last recorded75,847 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 JBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

steering column noisy when turned

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,243 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components (Nearside front trim missing)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components (Nearside front trim missing)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine systems fault lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine systems fault lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,584 miles

holes in exhaust filled with paste

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

BOTH FRONT A.B.S. SENSOR RINGS ARE BROKEN. DANGEROUS.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y818 JBB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y818 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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Y818 JBB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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