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YV51 WKB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag light on

front floor rusty

front to rear brake pipes look rusty (difficult to inspect due to covers)

minor chips in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,726 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside driveshaft gaitor perishing

Offside driveshaft gaitor perishing

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,731 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,642 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,718 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 WKB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

YV51 WKB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YV51 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 WKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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