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YG51 SUF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,373 mi
Last recorded219,373 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SUF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 219,373 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plastic covers fitted to both outer sills (5.2.6)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 205,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch in front of road wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch in front and behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

rear suspension items corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 205,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch in front of road wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch in front and behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

rear suspension items corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 193,602 miles

fuel tank very corroded in need of attention

Pass 27 Apr 2015 179,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 179,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,435 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 161,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 143,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 127,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brakes pipes heavily covered in thick grease

engine management light on

srs warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,559 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,558 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covered in oil and grease unable to fully check

Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs in very poor condition

under body covered in oil and grease unable to fully check

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,603 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully check

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 60,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,874 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 26,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG51 SUF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YG51 SUF, 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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YG51 SUF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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