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Y221 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,891 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,314 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

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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Y221 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y221 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 Y221 RNR registered?

Y221 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y221 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 RNR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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