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Y939 MBU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 MBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 121,280 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 121,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 116,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,860 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Feathered

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,874 miles

nearside front door handle insecure.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,874 miles

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

nearside front door handle insecure.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front door handle broken but working

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,626 miles

SRS light on dash

exhaust corroded at back box joint

exhaust has a slight blow from middle section

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak noted from turbo area

plastic panels fitted not alwoing full test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on dash

both rear anti roll bar link pins are perishing

both rear axle bushes are perishing

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak noted

plastic panels fitted not alowing full test

Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,815 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

plastic panals fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic panals fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch worn & not engaging

engine belly pan insecure at nearside

front tyres bald inner edge, offside front worn through outer part of rubber but not exposing braid

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,337 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,035 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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Y939 MBU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y939 MBU, 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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Y939 MBU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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