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Y148 RHR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,983 mi
Last recorded162,983 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 RHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 162,983 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 157,226 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 157,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 153,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 133,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,919 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 55,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,535 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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Y148 RHR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y148 RHR, 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 Y148 RHR registered?

Y148 RHR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y148 RHR safe to buy?

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