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YR51 VFP

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 112,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,077 miles

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

some uneveness of rear brake application

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,077 miles

some uneveness of rear brake application

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,106 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 38,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,040 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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YR51 VFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR51 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

YR51 VFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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