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RY51 YHE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,060 miles

front pads are wearing low on the inner pads

Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,058 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads are wearing low on the inner pads

rear discs are very rusty

rear pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,261 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,446 miles

Exhaust flexy joint has slight wear and tear

Rear trailing arm bushes are persihed and slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,432 miles

Both rear tyers side wall scuffing

Near side front tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,910 miles

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,331 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,331 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,054 miles

power steering pump is slightly damp

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 27,876 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 8,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

mainbeam warning light not working exhaust very rusty

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 YHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 RY51 YHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 YHE registered?

RY51 YHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is RY51 YHE safe to buy?

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