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Y148 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,455 mi
Last recorded56,455 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 56,455 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,532 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 40,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 38,600 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 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RNR, 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 RNR registered?

Y148 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y148 RNR safe to buy?

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