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PN51 YDX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,270 mi
Last recorded42,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,764 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,073 miles

Both front floors corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,565 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

steering rack has slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

inner sills corroded

steering rack has slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,457 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake dragging

steering rack weeping

Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake dragging

offside rear tyre cracking badly

steering rack weeping

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,889 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking

steering rack weeping

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,401 miles

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

Nearside front outer c.v. joint abs ring cracked

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

Rear tyres cracking

steering rack weeping

Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre 2.5 mm tread depth

Rear tyres cracking

Slight power steering fluid leak around steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,697 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside front tyre 2.5 mm tread depth

Rear tyres cracking

Slight power steering fluid leak around steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,647 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 30,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 25,555 miles

Drivers wiper split

Exhaust cat hanger corroded

Chassis brake pipe corroded

Nearside front abs ring corroded and cracked

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,555 miles

Chassis brake pipe corroded

Drivers wiper split

Exhaust cat hanger corroded

Nearside front abs ring corroded and cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noise from nearside rear brake

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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PN51 YDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN51 YDX, 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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PN51 YDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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