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Y292 AKL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 AKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,924 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,499 miles

brake fluid level low

handbrake long travel

service brake efficiency close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2010 103,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 97,879 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,398 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,122 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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Y292 AKL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y292 AKL, 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 Y292 AKL registered?

Y292 AKL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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