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GU51 HGK

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Jul 2016 93,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,686 miles

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,214 miles

nearside and offside front floor panels slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 30 May 2013 74,551 miles

nearside and offside front floor panels starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes split

nearside front abs ring damaged

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,504 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,498 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 66,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,768 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,399 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 51,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,073 miles

bad connection in n/s stop lamp

Fail 17 Nov 2006 46,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

washers could be better

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 HGK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HGK, 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 GU51 HGK registered?

GU51 HGK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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