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YV51 MJJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 MJJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from flexi hoses to cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to drum brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to drum brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,960 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded and poor

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,658 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,171 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 MJJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MJJ, 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 YV51 MJJ registered?

YV51 MJJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YV51 MJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 MJJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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