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Y741 RAL

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 RAL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,045 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf headlight unit slightly loose

osr outer door handle in poor condition

outer sills covered

rear box poorly fitted/surported

rear discs worn

signs of engine over heating

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,545 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,861 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,860 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,432 miles

NOTE emission test result higher than expected

NOTE non-standard number plates fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights fitted

NOTE plastic covers fitted

o/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

windscreen washers slightly weak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NOTE emission test result higher than expected

NOTE non-standard number plates fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights fitted

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear handbrake reading low

o/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y741 RAL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y741 RAL, 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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Y741 RAL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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