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Y429 GFT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 GFT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,866 miles

front floors weak

slight blow on rear exhaust system

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 6 Oct 2016 126,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front floors weak

slight blow on rear exhaust system

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,058 miles

front floors weak

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight leak on power steering

Fail 22 Oct 2015 125,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front floors weak

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight leak on power steering

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,535 miles

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

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

off side wing repeater slightly white

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

off side wing repeater slightly white

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2013 115,774 miles

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

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

near side wing repeater and near side front indicater slightly white

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight leak on near side cv boot

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,484 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,691 miles

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

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

n/s front outer door handle loose.

n/s rear outer door handle loose.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s front outer door handle loose.

n/s rear outer door handle loose.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 97,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 95,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,240 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 83,399 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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Y429 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y429 GFT, 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 Y429 GFT registered?

Y429 GFT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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