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YR51 VGJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,536 mi
Last recorded76,536 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front lower exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front lower exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

first mounting broken

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,119 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

first mounting broken

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,710 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 VGJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGJ, 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 YR51 VGJ registered?

YR51 VGJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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