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LB51 SYP

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,958 mi
Last recorded45,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,958 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 47,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,139 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 34,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advice front wipers

battery insecured

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,347 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,714 miles

Both front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

Both front wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tyre DANGEROUS recommend new tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2009 30,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

Both front wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tyre DANGEROUS recommend new tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,191 miles

Both front brake pads are worn very thin

Both front brakes starting to show signs of brake bind during R.B.T.

Both front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

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

Corrosion to under side of vehicle

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has cut to wall of tyre and deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn below limit on inner and outer edges of tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,657 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge. front & rear brake pads worn low

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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LB51 SYP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LB51 SYP, 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 LB51 SYP registered?

LB51 SYP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LB51 SYP safe to buy?

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