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Y462 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,202 mi
Last recorded149,202 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 149,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 14 Apr 2011 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 22 Jan 2010 130,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,406 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 126,406 miles

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

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

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

n/side front a.b.s sensor ring snapped.n/side front brake disc showing signs of corrosion on inner face

Fail 15 Jan 2008 118,332 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 118,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 10,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside screen washer jet split spaying water into engine bay

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,905 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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Y462 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y462 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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Y462 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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