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Y577 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,163 mi
Last recorded59,163 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 59,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,439 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/F Brake binding.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S Park brake low effort.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 39,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace soon (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight drag felt as wheel rotated ...advise investigate

cannot clearly see brake pads to assess wear front and rear ...advise check with wheels off

Fail 14 Mar 2018 30,981 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace soon (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight drag felt as wheel rotated ...advise investigate

cannot clearly see brake pads to assess wear front and rear ...advise check with wheels off

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,236 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,866 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre stepping and out of shape

o/s/r tyre stepping and out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,578 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,831 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2006 10,481 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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Y577 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y577 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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Y577 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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