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Y246 RDL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 RDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 120,730 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,144 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 91,144 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 67,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,518 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,432 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 56,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,258 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,398 miles

Advise:- Offside rear handbrake not working at equal rate to nearside rear

Advise:- SRS light constantly illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SRS light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front foglamp cracked.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,302 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,937 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y246 RDL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y246 RDL, 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 Y246 RDL registered?

Y246 RDL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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