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Y342 TOL

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 TOL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advice metal brake pipe starting to corroide in multiple areas

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,747 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,706 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 94,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside ABS ring cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside ABS ring cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,200 miles

oil leak around power steering,not dripping when tested

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 92,200 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around power steering,not dripping when tested

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,162 miles

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

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

offside front ABS ring cracked,but not affecting operation,will need attention

power steering bottle leaking fluid and will need attention

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,162 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front ABS ring cracked,but not affecting operation,will need attention

power steering bottle leaking fluid and will need attention

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 78,686 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and need replacing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 64,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,767 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f and n/s/f cv boots cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,671 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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Y342 TOL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y342 TOL, 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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Y342 TOL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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