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LY51 VXT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,251 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 49,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack mountings have slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,443 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,292 miles

n/s/f tyre wearin g outer edge

rear pads low

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,292 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearin g outer edge

rear pads low

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,382 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,683 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 VXT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VXT, 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 LY51 VXT registered?

LY51 VXT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LY51 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VXT 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.

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