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YV51 LHW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LHW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,575 miles

both rear trailing arm centre bushes debonding

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front outer cv boot perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,957 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,159 miles

ABS ring at offside front cracked.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,203 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 LHW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YV51 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

YV51 LHW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YV51 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 LHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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