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UIL 8228

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,541 mi
Last recorded45,541 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 8228
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,003 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,602 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,757 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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UIL 8228 is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UIL 8228, 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 UIL 8228 registered?

UIL 8228 is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is UIL 8228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 8228 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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