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PN51 YFB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YFB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,268 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 96,268 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,823 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 91,782 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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,544 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat slight movement to right front corner

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre inner an outer sidewalls slight damage

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,783 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,463 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,590 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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PN51 YFB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YFB, 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 PN51 YFB registered?

PN51 YFB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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