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SY51 TYX

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,626 mi
Last recorded144,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 TYX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 26 May 2016 144,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2015 131,144 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 28 May 2015 131,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 19 May 2014 117,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 117,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,907 miles

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

general corrosion on subframes & underside

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, tyre amost void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,845 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake disc shield missing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 59,207 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 59,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre on limit

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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SY51 TYX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 SY51 TYX, 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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SY51 TYX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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