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Y171 TLE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,924 mi
Last recorded46,924 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 TLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 46,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,415 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 42,347 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 40,427 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly binding.

slight movement in both rear trailing arm bushes.

srs light on.

Pass 27 May 2011 37,852 miles

both front floors corroded

covers fitted to outer sills

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 21 May 2010 35,307 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 35,293 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2009 32,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 28,679 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 28,679 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge recommend replacement.

power steering pipes at resevoir damp no leak found at time of test.

Pass 22 May 2007 24,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,481 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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Y171 TLE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y171 TLE, 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 Y171 TLE registered?

Y171 TLE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y171 TLE safe to buy?

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