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OY51 LSX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,754 mi
Last recorded72,754 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 LSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 72,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,677 miles

Beam patterns poor

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect sills due to side trims fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Beam patterns poor

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect sills due to side trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

both front floors corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,634 miles

some corrosion to both sides front floor

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,787 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split/poor

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

Pass 8 May 2015 50,591 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

front floor corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2014 48,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,841 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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OY51 LSX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY51 LSX, 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 OY51 LSX registered?

OY51 LSX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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