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Y971 JCD

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 JCD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 106,283 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,491 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,703 miles

exhaust tail pipe is touching the bumper

offside outer cv boot is perished

rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,871 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,472 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,604 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,604 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,016 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 56,016 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,664 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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Y971 JCD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y971 JCD, 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 Y971 JCD registered?

Y971 JCD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y971 JCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y971 JCD 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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