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Y908 EFC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,156 mi
Last recorded224,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 EFC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 224,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 222,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 221,518 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 221,518 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 220,000 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 8 Mar 2018 220,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 216,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 210,051 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sill slightly corosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 201,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 201,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 192,937 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Feb 2014 192,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 177,348 miles

E.M.L. light on

Oil leak

some surface corrosion under the vehicle

srs light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 164,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 150,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 138,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 132,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,229 miles

minor stone chips front w/screen exhaust down pipe flexy weak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 83,835 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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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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What year was Y908 EFC registered?

Y908 EFC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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