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Y92 DFV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 DFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 101,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,225 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear door handle loose

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear door handle loose

rear exhaust box brakeing up in side

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil filler cap found on top of engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,151 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 85,187 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,506 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 71,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,447 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 57,367 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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Y92 DFV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y92 DFV, 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 Y92 DFV registered?

Y92 DFV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y92 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y92 DFV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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