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Y961 NFM

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,550 mi
Last recorded75,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 NFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on both sides front and rear inner wheel arches

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,908 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on suspension components

oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on suspension components

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,236 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S headlamp poor image

Slight damage to front bumper both sides

Slight gear oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,102 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,826 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 5 May 2012 69,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

centre exhaust deteriorating

seepage from power steering pipe

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

centre exhaust deteriorating

seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 9 May 2011 67,371 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on under body panels

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,691 miles

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

corrosion on brake pipes

o/s wiper rubber end split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,081 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front a b s rings cracked

slight seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,081 miles

Oil leak

both front a b s rings cracked

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 41,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y961 NFM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y961 NFM, 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 Y961 NFM registered?

Y961 NFM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y961 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 NFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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