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VU51 YMR

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YMR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 103,690 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and started to crack

both rear tyres stared to crack on edges

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

outer sill covers

Fail 12 May 2018 103,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and started to crack

both rear tyres stared to crack on edges

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

outer sill covers

water leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,468 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,448 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,566 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside washer jet not working . o/s directed to both sides

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside washer jet inop

Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,747 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,205 miles

offside cv boot perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,775 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be nearing wear indicaters

middle and rear sections exhaust rusty/blowing slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,775 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be nearing wear indicaters

middle and rear sections exhaust rusty/blowing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,302 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence of offside front brake over heating

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,142 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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VU51 YMR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VU51 YMR, 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 VU51 YMR registered?

VU51 YMR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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