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Y232 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 115,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 112,379 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,162 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 64,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,380 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y232 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y232 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 Y232 RNR registered?

Y232 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y232 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 RNR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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