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GM51 FWV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FWV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f floor pan

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f floor pan

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished and tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 61,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished and tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,517 miles

Front indicators and side repeaters faded

Pass 24 May 2017 58,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,039 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 56,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 50,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,916 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,635 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,771 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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GM51 FWV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GM51 FWV, 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 GM51 FWV registered?

GM51 FWV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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