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CV51 OPB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OPB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 159,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2024 149,383 miles

various underside repairs coated in underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,308 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

no headlamp adjuster found but tape on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,201 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head lamp beam pattern there but poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 102,707 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

manufacturers under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head lamp beam pattern there but poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,093 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides under floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 93,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose and to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside of front floor (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front inner wing (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension components corroding.

offside stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,637 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front chassis.

front tyre pressures look low.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,724 miles

both front brake dragging slightly

front tyres worn on inner edges

leak from power steering reservior hoses

rear number plate deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front brake dragging slightly

front tyres worn on inner edges

leak from power steering reservior hoses

rear number plate deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,941 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,905 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 28,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,791 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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CV51 OPB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CV51 OPB, 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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CV51 OPB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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