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LY51 VXX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,445 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,666 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,705 miles

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

Slight binding of Nearside rear brake felt when wheel is turned by hand. Not recorded by RBT.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,610 miles

Nearside front ABS ring broken

Offside front ABS ring broken

Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front ABS ring broken

Offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 103,053 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 VXX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

LY51 VXX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LY51 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VXX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 VXX have outstanding finance?

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