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YV51 RXF

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2013 98,318 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,318 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,749 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,263 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,634 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 RXF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

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

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