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Y959 RNR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 RNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,783 miles

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

engine is leaking oil

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis are corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch are is corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perished

rear suspension trailing arm bushes are both deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

engine is leaking oil

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis are corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch are is corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perished

rear suspension trailing arm bushes are both deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,051 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Fail 25 Jun 2014 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,307 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

sill covers

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,263 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,735 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

needs underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

needs underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,187 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,505 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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Y959 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y959 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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Y959 RNR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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