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Y972 JSH

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 JSH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,369 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 74,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,135 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear brake only just reached required brake performane, may require adjustment

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,730 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 61,628 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,700 miles

Both front ABS rings are split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 55,700 miles

Both front ABS rings are split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2008 49,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 43,391 miles

advise srs light illuminated

Pass 26 May 2006 37,423 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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Y972 JSH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y972 JSH, 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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What year was Y972 JSH registered?

Y972 JSH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y972 JSH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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