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Y448 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,757 mi
Last recorded109,757 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,757 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,058 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,619 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion of suspension componants

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 72,533 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 72,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 56,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,182 miles

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f & n/s/f abs sensor gear rings brocken

Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f & n/s/f abs sensor gear rings brocken

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,142 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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Y448 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y448 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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Y448 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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