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YT51 VVF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,657 mi
Last recorded41,657 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 41,051 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,670 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,771 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 37,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,860 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,619 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,732 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 VVF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT51 VVF, 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 YT51 VVF registered?

YT51 VVF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is YT51 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 VVF shows 21 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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