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YT51 VTO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,763 mi
Last recorded90,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VTO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,763 miles

FRONT LINK BAR RUBBERS SLIGHT PERISHING

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR ORANGE/WHITE

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,733 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED WITH IN 30CM OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILL AREA, 30CM WITH IN AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

FRONT LINK BAR RUBBERS SLIGHT PERISHING

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR ORANGE/WHITE

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,182 miles

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side wiper split

nearside rear tyre sixty percent worn

offside c/v boot pin hole

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,832 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 68,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,672 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,014 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,081 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,062 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 VTO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

YT51 VTO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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