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VK51 FHY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,708 mi
Last recorded44,708 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,725 miles

slight corroshion both sides front by suspen0n

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,443 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,398 miles

Recommend spray under vehicle with protective coating

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,280 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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VK51 FHY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK51 FHY, 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 VK51 FHY registered?

VK51 FHY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is VK51 FHY safe to buy?

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