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SJ51 YUS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YUS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 133,410 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 133,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,845 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,572 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,280 miles

A.B.S. ring cracked at o/s/f.

Battery insecure

Car fitted with sill covers at time of test.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Damage to n/s/r bumper.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f wiper arm nut loose.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,973 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,255 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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SJ51 YUS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SJ51 YUS, 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 SJ51 YUS registered?

SJ51 YUS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 YUS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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