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PY51 FHE

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,793 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel corroded adjacent to nsf lower arm rear bush mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,411 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 69,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,342 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 67,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,664 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,664 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,538 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,122 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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PY51 FHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PY51 FHE, 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 PY51 FHE registered?

PY51 FHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is PY51 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 FHE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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