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Y266 NHR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 NHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,499 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV gaiters (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bumper insecure o/s front

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2018 52,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV gaiters (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bumper insecure o/s front

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2017 36,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s one deteriorated slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 36,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s one deteriorated slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,119 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,850 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,411 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,712 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,384 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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Y266 NHR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y266 NHR, 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 Y266 NHR registered?

Y266 NHR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y266 NHR safe to buy?

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