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LY51 VWX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,553 mi
Last recorded67,553 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,553 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 16,445 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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LY51 VWX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY51 VWX, 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 LY51 VWX registered?

LY51 VWX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LY51 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VWX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 VWX have outstanding finance?

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