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GL51 UVU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,159 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 135,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,489 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,014 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,747 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,751 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,034 miles

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,302 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 UVU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVU, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 UVU?

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What year was GL51 UVU registered?

GL51 UVU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is GL51 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 UVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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