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Y987 FWP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 FWP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 112,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 112,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 107,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 101,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 93,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 86,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 86,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 81,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,549 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light on

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear abs wiring insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 75,508 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 69,142 miles

Front brake pads are getting low (6-8k left) Wipers are starting to split

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 Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 69,142 miles

Front brake pads are getting low (6-8k left) Wipers are starting to split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 63,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 53,043 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 44,608 miles

N/S/F RELUCTOR RING BROKEN

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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Y987 FWP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y987 FWP, 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 Y987 FWP registered?

Y987 FWP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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