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RY02 YRX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,317 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 87,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 87,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,403 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 70,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,141 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,979 miles

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

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

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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RY02 YRX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RY02 YRX, 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 RY02 YRX registered?

RY02 YRX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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