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Y742 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,960 miles

Covers over the sills

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from the engine

Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers over the sills

Near side front dip beam inoperative

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from the engine

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 103,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,270 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,246 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,446 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,745 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,297 miles

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

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

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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Y742 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y742 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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Y742 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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