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Y235 TOC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,664 mi
Last recorded149,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 TOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 149,664 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 149,487 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil leaks

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 144,981 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,909 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 125,413 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,403 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,686 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on tread. ( Nearside near limits )

Drive belt is contaminated with oil and is deteriorating.

Offside rear wheel inner rim bent to limits.

Rear number plate is loose at nearside fixing.

Verious engine / gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 114,728 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,774 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 76,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,591 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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Y235 TOC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y235 TOC, 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 Y235 TOC registered?

Y235 TOC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y235 TOC safe to buy?

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