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Y551 VDC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 VDC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to n/s/r (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,642 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

corrosion under vehicle.to mot standard at present

Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tips of front wipers split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tips of front wipers split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,030 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,919 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 2 Apr 2012 67,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,541 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 31,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,603 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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Y551 VDC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y551 VDC, 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 Y551 VDC registered?

Y551 VDC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y551 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 VDC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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