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YV51 RYX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,482 mi
Last recorded132,482 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RYX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 132,482 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 132,482 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 126,205 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 125,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,008 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.639 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,892 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,368 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,305 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 RYX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

YV51 RYX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 RYX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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