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GL51 FYF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FYF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,310 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chip to screen

corrosion to front floor pan

engine mangerment light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted

slight dampness to power steering pipes

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,310 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chip to screen

corrosion to front floor pan

engine mangerment light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted

slight dampness to power steering pipes

Pass 1 May 2010 69,750 miles

advisory from previous test no 902426210196

Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to floor pans

dampness to power steering pipes no leak found

front number plate poor condtion

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes poor condtion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,273 miles

Battery insecure

drive shaft gaiter perished

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/inner drive shaft area leaking oil

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,252 miles

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drive shaft gaiter perished

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/inner drive shaft area leaking oil

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

brake fluid low

chip to screen

front exhaust poor

n/s/r seat belt slightly fraying

o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,934 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 41,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,921 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS RELUCTOR RING CRACKED . WIPER BLADES WORN NOT CLEARING SCREEN WELL.

nail in tyre

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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GL51 FYF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GL51 FYF, 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 GL51 FYF registered?

GL51 FYF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is GL51 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 FYF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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