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Y923 BOF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,360 mi
Last recorded165,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 BOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

various corrosion undernealth

Pass 29 May 2025 162,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 162,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 161,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 160,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 157,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 157,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 155,228 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 153,182 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 153,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 150,546 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 148,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 145,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,598 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 139,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 139,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 136,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 136,364 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)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 132,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 120,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 101,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 94,069 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 94,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y923 BOF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y923 BOF, 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 Y923 BOF registered?

Y923 BOF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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