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YV51 FKK

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 166,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 166,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 160,175 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outerwall poor

Fail 15 Oct 2012 159,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outerwall poor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 158,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 158,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 151,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 147,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 147,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 143,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 136,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 136,863 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light on

Fail 27 Jul 2006 126,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 126,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 116,889 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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YV51 FKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YV51 FKK, 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 YV51 FKK registered?

YV51 FKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is YV51 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 FKK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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