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GU51 YPT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,807 mi
Last recorded39,807 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YPT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi part corroded and deteriated

Fail 2 Aug 2021 39,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

front exhaust flexi part corroded and deteriated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,254 miles

Front floor seams corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,399 miles

nearside front tyre tread low,bald inner edge,cut outer wall

offside front tyre tread slightly bald inner edge

slight dampness around power steering hoses

Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,399 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread low,bald inner edge,cut outer wall

offside front tyre tread slightly bald inner edge

slight dampness around power steering hoses

Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre wall cuts in wall

Fail 2 Aug 2018 37,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre wall cuts in wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre . inner tyre tread worn slightly low

Nearside Rear tyre. outer tyre wall cuts and scuffed

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre. inner tyre wall slight cut in wall

Rear exhaust and centre sections corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,880 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir area (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi pipe corroding

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,886 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,124 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,128 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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GU51 YPT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU51 YPT, 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 GU51 YPT registered?

GU51 YPT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GU51 YPT safe to buy?

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