MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
various underside repairs coated in underseal
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
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
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded
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
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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