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VO51 YYL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 YYL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,746 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fluid dampness on engine

o/s & n/s front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,270 miles

sill over covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,538 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

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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VO51 YYL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO51 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO51 YYL registered?

VO51 YYL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VO51 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 YYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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