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Y127 OEV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 OEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 136,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 134,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant low

mot was not due yet

Pass 26 Jan 2010 131,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 127,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 127,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 124,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 124,409 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,361 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 110,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,717 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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Y127 OEV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y127 OEV, 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 Y127 OEV registered?

Y127 OEV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y127 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 OEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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