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YV51 RVW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

111,900 mi
Last recorded111,900 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,900 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,711 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 104,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 97,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 92,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,789 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,544 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,368 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,780 miles

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,215 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,878 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 31,150 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,151 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 RVW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YV51 RVW, 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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YV51 RVW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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