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GJ51 FUW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012
Fail 31 Jul 2012

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,911 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 79,911 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,665 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,605 miles

Clutch pedal is sitting very high

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

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

OIL leaks to:- Engine and Gearbox

Off side front washer jets will meed attention

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,604 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Clutch pedal is sitting very high

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

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

OIL leaks to:- Engine and Gearbox

Off side front washer jets will meed attention

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,786 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 FUW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FUW, 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 GJ51 FUW registered?

GJ51 FUW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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