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Y681 RDL

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 RDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 67,212 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2018 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 64,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,047 miles

slight binding nearside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust across the vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,658 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,656 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 51,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 4 May 2011 47,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 45,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 42,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 22,608 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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Y681 RDL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y681 RDL, 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 Y681 RDL registered?

Y681 RDL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y681 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 RDL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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