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GJ51 FTD

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FTD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 69,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,160 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,160 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,358 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 51,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,295 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,644 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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GJ51 FTD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GJ51 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ51 FTD registered?

GJ51 FTD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GJ51 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 FTD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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