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Y344 RAL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,303 mi
Last recorded63,303 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 RAL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 55,559 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,315 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,256 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,496 miles

outer sill covered in plastic trim †rear brakes out of balance †surface corrosion to exhaust †damage to wheel trims †slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,871 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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Y344 RAL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y344 RAL, 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 Y344 RAL registered?

Y344 RAL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y344 RAL safe to buy?

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