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PF51 AYT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,471 mi
Last recorded177,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 AYT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster adrift

Fail 1 Jul 2017 177,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster adrift

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

front/rear tyres different aspect ratios

Pass 5 Jul 2016 170,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 170,038 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working fog light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cords on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 163,379 miles

both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 163,379 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,027 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 146,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 138,853 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 138,853 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,849 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,849 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,628 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,467 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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PF51 AYT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF51 AYT, 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 PF51 AYT registered?

PF51 AYT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is PF51 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 AYT shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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