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Y274 PVJ

1999 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,373 mi
Last recorded131,373 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 4561,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 PVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 131,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 130,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,378 miles

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

accelorator cable rubbing on coolant pipe

Fail 8 Oct 2008 104,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

accelorator cable rubbing on coolant pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2007 91,042 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 91,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,528 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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Y274 PVJ is a 1999 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 61,479 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 Y274 PVJ, 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 27 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 Y274 PVJ registered?

Y274 PVJ is a 1999 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is Y274 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 PVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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