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Y247 TOC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 TOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,511 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 135,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/inner wheel arch closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,535 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 134,535 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind anti roll bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 124,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,105 miles

REAR BRAKE STARTING TO CORRODE HAVE BEEN GREASED

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,105 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR BRAKE STARTING TO CORRODE HAVE BEEN GREASED

Pass 3 Feb 2010 108,272 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front upper suspension arm balljoints

Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside and nearside front upper suspension arm balljoints

splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,684 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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Y247 TOC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y247 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.

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Y247 TOC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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