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VK51 YKS

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YKS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 116,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,889 miles

surface corrosion to underside . not yet considered excessive.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,863 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside . not yet considered excessive.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,318 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 107,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 100,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 100,276 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 87,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 87,321 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 74,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 74,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 45,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,680 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,566 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 YKS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK51 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

VK51 YKS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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