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Y958 GTW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,805 mi
Last recorded130,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 130,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,849 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 105,849 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,554 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,554 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,835 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2008 77,835 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,796 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y958 GTW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y958 GTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y958 GTW registered?

Y958 GTW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y958 GTW safe to buy?

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