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Y894 WAJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,330 mi
Last recorded103,330 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 WAJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,330 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 99,291 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,331 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,331 miles

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

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

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 18 Sep 2012 89,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,207 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,939 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,197 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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Y894 WAJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y894 WAJ, 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 Y894 WAJ registered?

Y894 WAJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y894 WAJ safe to buy?

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