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YV51 XTX

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XTX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,216 miles

both rear trayling arm front bushes starting to part on bonding

Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear trayling arm front bushes starting to part on bonding

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,934 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,518 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 43,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,230 miles

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

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 XTX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

YV51 XTX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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