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Y947 JDV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 JDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer knocking

brakes just passed the minimum threshold for efficiency

Fail 5 Mar 2024 135,207 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer knocking

Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,074 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,117 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres especially inside edges on front nearly showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,117 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres especially inside edges on front nearly showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

srs light was on to begin with then went out when front seats where moved forward and back

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad looks the lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 96,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad looks the lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,837 miles

Offside Front floor panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

signs of oil leak, offside of engine

Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,594 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer and front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

signs of oil leak, offside of engine

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint on front section and rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding when spun by hand , did not show up on brake tester

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint on front section and rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding when spun by hand , did not show up on brake tester

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,406 miles

surface corrosion rear exhaust pipe/joint

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,017 miles

Front exhaust fexi-joint & rear pipe rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,017 miles

Front exhaust fexi-joint & rear pipe rusty

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,169 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,159 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front downpipe flexible joint deteriorated and centre pipe heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,263 miles

surface corrosion centre & rear exhaust pipe/joint

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,520 miles

slight wear front brake discs

surface rust rear exhaust pipe/joint

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,709 miles

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

some damaged o/s & n/s front cv joint ring

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,234 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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Y947 JDV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y947 JDV, 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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Y947 JDV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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