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Y297 TFG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 TFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

engine rattle

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,523 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

engine rattle

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,731 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,689 miles

coolant level slightly low

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front floors starting to rust

radiator starting to corrode

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,469 miles

floors starting to rust

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front bumper and offside rear door slight damage

radiator starting to corrode

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

s r s light stays on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,433 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front floors starting to rust

radiator starting to corrode

rear brakes slight noise

s r s light stays on

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,602 miles

offside rear wheel bearing feels tight in operation

Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,701 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

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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Y297 TFG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y297 TFG, 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 Y297 TFG registered?

Y297 TFG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y297 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 TFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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