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YX51 SXJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,492 mi
Last recorded103,492 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 SXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,492 miles

centre brake light insecure

oil level low. oil leak front of engine

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre brake light insecure

oil level low. oil leak front of engine

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,978 miles

Brake efficiency only just met - rear brake poor

Centre brake light insecure

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 97,978 miles

Brake efficiency only just met - rear brake poor

Centre brake light insecure

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2018 91,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened buckle strap (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

high level brake lamp insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,943 miles

Engine management light on

Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition but clears screen

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition but clears screen

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

child seats fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,256 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,256 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,068 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,705 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,421 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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YX51 SXJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX51 SXJ, 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 YX51 SXJ registered?

YX51 SXJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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