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YT51 VYH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,210 miles

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

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Filler neck Corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 137,936 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Filler neck Corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 126,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,317 miles

n.s.f lower ball joint gator small cut

o.s.r front to rear brake pipe showing corrosion around clip

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,280 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n.s.f lower ball joint gator small cut

o.s.r front to rear brake pipe showing corrosion around clip

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,642 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

difererent size tyres fitted on axles (front 205/50w16)(rear 205/45w16)

Fail 22 Feb 2015 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

difererent size tyres fitted on axles (front 205/50w16)(rear 205/45w16)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,392 miles

nearside rear suspension trailing arm centre rubber bush is splitting

offside rear suspension trailing arm centre rubber bush is splitting

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,355 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear suspension trailing arm centre rubber bush is splitting

offside rear suspension trailing arm centre rubber bush is splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,390 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,507 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 VYH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYH, 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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YT51 VYH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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