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RY51 YGW

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YGW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases INTER SILENCER PLUS ? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,935 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2019 110,742 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2018 108,919 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 22 May 2018 108,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 May 2017 106,541 miles

RUST STARTING O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH

Pass 20 May 2016 104,869 miles

RUST STARTING

Fail 20 May 2016 104,869 miles

RUST STARTING

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 102,613 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 100,004 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 100,004 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,703 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,798 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 88,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,396 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 73,382 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION LONG H/BRAKE

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,431 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 57,431 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RY51 YGW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY51 YGW, 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 RY51 YGW registered?

RY51 YGW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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