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GU51 YRL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,753 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,747 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS RELUCTOR RING BROKEN. ABS WARNING LAMP OPERATING OK

Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,268 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroding not holed

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,219 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,407 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 YRL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU51 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

GU51 YRL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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