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Y679 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 94,636 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 49,743 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipes suffering from surface corrosion around plastic mounting brackets

O/S and N/S front floors showing signs of slight corrosion. Water appears to leaking from inside vehicle.

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,988 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2009 41,262 miles

Air bag warning light iluminated

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight travel on handbake. Performance requirement met.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,326 miles

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

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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Y679 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y679 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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What year was Y679 RNR registered?

Y679 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y679 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 RNR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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