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LY51 VXR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,893 mi
Last recorded32,893 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,893 miles

tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,650 miles

front number plate damaged, but still readable and secure

n/s rear tyre tread perishing and slight distortion

rear exhaust silencer has small hole and slight blow but not excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,644 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 VXR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LY51 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

LY51 VXR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LY51 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VXR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 VXR have outstanding finance?

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