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Y968 RSL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 RSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,386 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

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

both front floor pans corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges 1.6-2mm in places x2

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2

engine management light on

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not defined enough- iratic and feathered (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not defined enough iratic and feathered (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

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

both front floor pans corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges 1.6-2mm in places x2

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,682 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,369 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

washers to high

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

washers to high

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 May 2012 59,001 miles

centre exaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,938 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

offside front abs ring split

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,938 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

offside front abs ring split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,281 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,200 miles

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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Y968 RSL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y968 RSL, 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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Y968 RSL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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