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SL51 YST

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 YST
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wing mirror not secure to manufactures specification

Oil leak ()

coolant pipes contaminated with oil

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has slight blow

front anti roll bar D bushes perished and have slight movement

oil in coolant bottle

Fail 15 Aug 2017 73,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to nsr flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wing mirror not secure to manufactures specification

Oil leak ()

coolant pipes contaminated with oil

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has slight blow

front anti roll bar D bushes perished and have slight movement

oil in coolant bottle

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing mirror slightly in secure

Oil leak ()

rear control arm bushes perished

steering rack noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing mirror slightly in secure

Oil leak ()

rear control arm bushes perished

steering rack noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,039 miles

offside front suspension slightly creakey

offside mirror damaged slightly

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front suspension slightly creakey

offside mirror damaged slightly

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,339 miles

Offside Front Wing Mirror Damaged

Oil Leak @ Timing Side

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wing Mirror Damaged

Oil Leak @ Timing Side

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,021 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pads appear worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 56,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering hoses leaking

radiator core breaking up

Fail 18 Aug 2012 56,618 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering hoses leaking

radiator core breaking up

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,210 miles

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

eml on

o/s/r tyre worn

p.a.s leak?

radiator core corroding/breaking up

Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

o/s/r tyre worn

p.a.s leak?

radiator core corroding/breaking up

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,896 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

radiator core breaking up

Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

front tyres worn+n/s/f sidewall damaged

radiator core breaking up

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,323 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,323 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexable worn and breaking up

long travel on hand brake

o/s front tyre worn to 2mm and has a nail

Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,131 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 9 Aug 2008 37,131 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,341 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON!

no oil in engine before carrying out test so put sufficent oil in before starting test.

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,341 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON!

no oil in engine before carrying out test so put sufficent oil in before starting test.

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,299 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 21,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SL51 YST is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL51 YST, 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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SL51 YST is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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