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Y278 TOH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 TOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Wipers poor.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,350 miles

both front floors corroded

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front floors corroded

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front floors corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,290 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,207 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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Y278 TOH 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 66.7%.

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 Y278 TOH, 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 Y278 TOH registered?

Y278 TOH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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