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Y979 NFG

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 NFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,508 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber defective.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber defective.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified PRS (1.8)

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,397 miles

off side rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded

rear exhaust corroding

wipers poor

Fail 27 May 2015 91,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded

rear exhaust corroding

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,451 miles

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

exhaust rusty

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,443 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front abs rings (on drive shafts) in poor condition

slight corrosion to the offside front flour pan

Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,565 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front abs rings (on drive shafts) in poor condition

slight corrosion to the offside front flour pan

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,445 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 38,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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Y979 NFG 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 66.7%.

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 Y979 NFG, 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 Y979 NFG registered?

Y979 NFG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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