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Y896 RDX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 RDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,327 miles

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake hose covered with pipe

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,327 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake hose covered with pipe

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise centre section and rear silencer corroded.

advise offside rear brake hose has slight twist and is close to suspension arm.

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,329 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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Y896 RDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y896 RDX, 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 Y896 RDX registered?

Y896 RDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y896 RDX safe to buy?

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