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SG51 JYS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 JYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 100,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine not running properly excessive white smoke & management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,168 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,846 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 94,846 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 62,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,618 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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SG51 JYS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG51 JYS, 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 SG51 JYS registered?

SG51 JYS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SG51 JYS safe to buy?

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