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GU51 HGA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,458 mi
Last recorded53,458 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,458 miles

Fair corrosion starting to components on the underside of vehicle

Front ehast mounting corroded and snapped

Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,458 miles

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

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

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

Fair corrosion starting to components on the underside of vehicle

Front ehast mounting corroded and snapped

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,974 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,992 miles

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

offside front abs ring cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,992 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,868 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre staring to crack

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O\s rear tyre perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 33,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,616 miles

both front tyres worn very low on both edges , worn almost smooth on inside edge...recommend new tyres very soon..

exhaust middle and rear sections very heavily corroded

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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GU51 HGA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU51 HGA, 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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GU51 HGA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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