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Y696 TCT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 TCT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,222 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,878 miles

Airbag light on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades worn.

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall heavily splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,230 miles

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

near side front tyre has a tear on sidewall but not deep enough to show chords

near side rear tyre has tear in the sidewall but not deep enough to show chords

Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre has a tear on sidewall but not deep enough to show chords

near side rear tyre has tear in the sidewall but not deep enough to show chords

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,069 miles

Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,790 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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Y696 TCT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y696 TCT, 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 Y696 TCT registered?

Y696 TCT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y696 TCT safe to buy?

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