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GL51 JBO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,939 mi
Last recorded135,939 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JBO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 135,939 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubber`s worn

coolant leak @ rear of engine

n/s washer jet 1 nozzle inop

rear bumper damaged on outer edges

rear number plate faded

Fail 16 May 2011 135,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubber`s worn

coolant leak @ rear of engine

n/s washer jet 1 nozzle inop

rear bumper damaged on outer edges

rear number plate faded

Fail 17 May 2010 132,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 132,974 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 130,113 miles

Engine oil level too low.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 130,113 miles

Engine oil level too low.

Pass 23 May 2008 127,401 miles

Offside front mirror sight damaged, but view ok.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 121,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 121,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 112,285 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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GL51 JBO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL51 JBO, 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 GL51 JBO registered?

GL51 JBO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is GL51 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 JBO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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