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LR51 LYH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,275 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,856 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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LR51 LYH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR51 LYH, 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 LR51 LYH registered?

LR51 LYH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LR51 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 LYH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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