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YR51 RPO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,457 mi
Last recorded66,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 RPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,457 miles

small cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

small cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

front brake discs developing corrosion on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

front brake discs developing corrosion on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,412 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 57,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,553 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,165 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,206 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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YR51 RPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR51 RPO, 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 YR51 RPO registered?

YR51 RPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YR51 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 RPO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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