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Y129 TOH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 TOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,570 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

radiator in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2012 89,360 miles

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

radiator in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,578 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

radiator poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2010 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear handbrake has low effort

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,859 miles

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

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,725 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,347 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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Y129 TOH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y129 TOH, 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 Y129 TOH registered?

Y129 TOH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y129 TOH safe to buy?

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