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YT51 VLY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VLY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,390 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,075 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,297 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM. Had to top up before test 1.5 litres

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK WHEN ENGINE RUNNING(FILTER AREA) Dripping onto ground & leaving pools when vehicle stationary

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,366 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,668 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,264 miles

front tyres scuffing inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2007 42,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres scuffing inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 24,605 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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YT51 VLY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT51 VLY, 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 YT51 VLY registered?

YT51 VLY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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