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AO51 YDY

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,510 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,227 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,587 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,587 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 85,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 81,282 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 76,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 57,748 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AO51 YDY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO51 YDY, 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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AO51 YDY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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