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Y873 YFR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 YFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,353 miles

BATTERY POORLY SECURED

OIL LEAK

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2023 87,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY POORLY SECURED

OIL LEAK

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,308 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,348 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

coolant level low.

Fail 24 May 2016 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear on driveshaft. (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear on driveshaft. (3.4.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

coolant level low.

Pass 5 May 2015 53,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,899 miles

No reverse lights.

Pass 24 May 2011 44,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,472 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,112 miles

front tyres cracking /splitting tread

Pass 30 May 2007 35,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,958 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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Y873 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y873 YFR, 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 Y873 YFR registered?

Y873 YFR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y873 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 YFR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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