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GY51 XBN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,300 mi
Last recorded69,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,300 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 56,480 miles

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriroated

flexi-exhaust deteriorated

nearside front and offside front outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

slight corrosion to under vehicle chasis floor pan at front

slight misting of oil around power steering hose and power steering pump

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,301 miles

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

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

advise both front floors corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,372 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,176 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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GY51 XBN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GY51 XBN, 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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GY51 XBN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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