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Y149 UOB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 UOB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,127 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,309 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 85,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,461 miles

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

offside front wheel abs pick up ring cracked ,but not affecting abs operation.

plastic covers covering both nearside and offside outer and inner sill areas.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,296 miles

front pipe outer caseing worn

offside rear tyre tread slightly lumpy

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,452 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads distorting (mainly nearside)

centre exhaust section corroded

note/ trims to outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,538 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 55,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake inbalance/ slight drag on o/s/f wheel

slight corrosion top centre exhaust seam

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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Y149 UOB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol 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 Y149 UOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y149 UOB registered?

Y149 UOB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y149 UOB safe to buy?

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