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Y199 OAL

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 OAL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 86,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades deteriating

grease leaking around clip

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,425 miles

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

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

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

SRS light illuminated

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,646 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,480 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread

surface corrosion on all brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,187 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,686 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,686 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,406 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,406 miles

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

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,914 miles

both front anti lock brake wheel speed sensor rings cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2006 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front brake anti lock wheel speed sensor rings cracked

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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Y199 OAL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y199 OAL, 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 Y199 OAL registered?

Y199 OAL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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