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VU51 YMW

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,054 mi
Last recorded127,054 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YMW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 127,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,808 miles

front toe bar area has traces of bodyfiller/undersealant compound.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 114,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 109,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,618 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 98,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,103 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 90,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,268 miles

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

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 YMW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU51 YMW, 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

How do I check the history of VU51 YMW?

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What year was VU51 YMW registered?

VU51 YMW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 YMW safe to buy?

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