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YF51 YZZ

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,557 mi
Last recorded118,557 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 YZZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,557 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,606 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 91,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,985 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,939 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,939 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,764 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,764 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 22 Dec 2005 47,072 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YF51 YZZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF51 YZZ, 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 YF51 YZZ registered?

YF51 YZZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YF51 YZZ safe to buy?

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