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Y981 JDM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body as slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near anti-roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near ant-roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 105,556 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near ant-roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near ant-roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near anti-roll mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,065 miles

Oil leak ()

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,319 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,626 miles

Nearside 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 31 Jan 2012 67,077 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,939 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,451 miles

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

oil leak

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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Y981 JDM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y981 JDM, 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 Y981 JDM registered?

Y981 JDM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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