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Y268 TLH

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 TLH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,161 miles

Front floor section near sub frame starting to show signs of corrosion

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,158 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front floor section near sub frame starting to show signs of corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,591 miles

rear main suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2016 105,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear main suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

power steering header tank cap/seal missing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

click from steering when going lock to lock needs investigation

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

click from steering when going lock to lock needs investigation

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,092 miles

front brake discs are worn

front offside outer cv gaiter is perished

radiator is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,229 miles

drivers seatbelt is frayed

engine is noisey

front number plate is deteriorated

front offside outer brake pad is worn and on the limit

offside washer jet will soon need attention

steering rack is noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt is frayed

engine is noisey

front number plate is deteriorated

front offside outer brake pad is worn and on the limit

offside washer jet will soon need attention

steering rack is noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,329 miles

SRS light on

Steering rack noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,547 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,358 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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Y268 TLH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y268 TLH, 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 Y268 TLH registered?

Y268 TLH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y268 TLH safe to buy?

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