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BU51 YCR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,874 mi
Last recorded114,874 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YCR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 114,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 108,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 108,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,188 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside front a b s rings split

Fail 1 Jun 2010 103,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front a b s rings split

Pass 15 May 2009 100,057 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2008 96,366 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly leading to localised areas of low tread depth

Pass 16 May 2007 89,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,586 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,400 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 YCR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCR, 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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What year was BU51 YCR registered?

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

Is BU51 YCR safe to buy?

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