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YH51 SKX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 62,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2010
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,633 miles

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

sill covers & brake pipe covers fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,162 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,527 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 24,519 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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YH51 SKX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YH51 SKX, 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

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What year was YH51 SKX registered?

YH51 SKX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is YH51 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 SKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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