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Y917 RDX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 RDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,107 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 112,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 110,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,986 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 105,986 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s front brake hose contaminated with grease.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,545 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 70,589 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracked

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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Y917 RDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y917 RDX registered?

Y917 RDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y917 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 RDX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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