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Y129 VSD

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,223 mi
Last recorded42,223 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 VSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,223 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres - treads cracked on outer edges

offside & nearside front floor sections corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres - treads cracked on outer edges

offside & nearside front floor sections corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres - outer tread deterioration

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres - outer tread deterioration

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2014 38,394 miles

both brake pipes to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

exhaust front pipe hanger bracket broken

Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,392 miles

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

both brake pipes to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

exhaust front pipe hanger bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,810 miles

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

rust building up on full exhaust system

slight deterioration on both rear pivot bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rust building up on full exhaust system

slight deterioration on both rear pivot bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,063 miles

both reluctor rings broken

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,746 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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Y129 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y129 VSD, 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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Y129 VSD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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