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GJ51 MBF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,814 miles

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

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

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

tail gate lock loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,559 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,558 miles

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)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,700 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on outer shoulders and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

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 MBF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJ51 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

GJ51 MBF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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