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AK51 YJE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,509 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,690 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,544 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split and going out of shape

Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to split and going out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,181 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres starting to split and slighty out off shape

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,984 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,879 miles

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

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

hand brake long

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,858 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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AK51 YJE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK51 YJE, 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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AK51 YJE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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