MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak engine
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak engine
Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sill slightly corosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
eml on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
eml on
engine managment light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
E.M.L. light on
Oil leak
some surface corrosion under the vehicle
srs light on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
minor stone chips front w/screen exhaust down pipe flexy weak
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Y908 EFC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y908 EFC, 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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Y908 EFC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2001.
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