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LY51 VXG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,662 mi
Last recorded56,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2016 56,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy box (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,598 miles

atten washers

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,895 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)

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 VXG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXG, 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

How do I check the history of LY51 VXG?

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What year was LY51 VXG registered?

LY51 VXG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LY51 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 VXG have outstanding finance?

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