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Y948 NFB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 NFB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,763 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,853 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,485 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,876 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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Y948 NFB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y948 NFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y948 NFB registered?

Y948 NFB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y948 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 NFB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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