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FY51 UEG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front floor chassis area heavily corroded and becoming weak

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Fail 26 Sep 2019 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front floor chassis area heavily corroded and becoming weak

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel clyinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel clyinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,112 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 12 clicks (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,662 miles

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

both front wheels have remould tyres fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,319 miles

SRS light on

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,959 miles

SRS light on

Pass 15 Oct 2005 30,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.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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FY51 UEG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY51 UEG, 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 FY51 UEG registered?

FY51 UEG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is FY51 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 UEG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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