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Y617 RDC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 RDC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,985 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,717 miles

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2014 38,717 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,313 miles

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

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexi Worn

Exhaust Middle And Back Box Corroded

SRS Light On

Fail 1 Feb 2013 27,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both Front Tyres Badly Cracked And Perished

Both Rear Tyres Badly Cracked And Perished

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

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexi Worn

Exhaust Middle And Back Box Corroded

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

SRS Light On

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,795 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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Y617 RDC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y617 RDC, 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 Y617 RDC registered?

Y617 RDC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y617 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 RDC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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