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BU51 YBS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YBS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,113 miles

engine light on

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,798 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine light on

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,798 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,313 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,442 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,997 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre perished and has low tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,142 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 15,774 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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BU51 YBS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU51 YBS, 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 BU51 YBS registered?

BU51 YBS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YBS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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