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GU51 HXM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 141,403 miles

corrosion starting to both front floorpans

engine light on

n/s/f wheelarch liner worn due to contact with tyre but not at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

oil leak from turbo area

rear suspension components very corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 141,399 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting to both front floorpans

engine light on

n/s/f wheelarch liner worn due to contact with tyre but not at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

oil leak from turbo area

rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 137,723 miles

Auxilliary belt/tensioner in poor condition

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Drivers seat doesn't appear very secure - security not significantly reduced - advise attention needed

Engine management light on

Headlamp images a little poor

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn slightly uneven on edges

o/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 137,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxilliary belt/tensioner in poor condition

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Drivers seat doesn't appear very secure - security not significantly reduced - advise attention needed

Engine management light on

Headlamp images a little poor

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn slightly uneven on edges

o/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 133,890 miles

Alternator belt area noisey

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion appearing on n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Washers very poor - on limit

Fail 31 Mar 2012 133,899 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Alternator belt area noisey

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion appearing on n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Washers very poor - on limit

n/s headlamp aim on lower limits

n/s/f tyre pressure appears low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 129,416 miles

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition and needs replacement

corrosion starting to offside and nearside front flooring

engine oil leak

trim above brake pedal loose and needs attention-could come down and restict foot movement to brake pedal

Fail 25 Mar 2011 129,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition and needs replacement

corrosion starting to offside and nearside front flooring

engine oil leak

trim above brake pedal loose and needs attention-could come down and restict foot movement to brake pedal

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

major oil leak

n/s/f dip image poor on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

washers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2010 123,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

major oil leak

n/s/f dip image poor on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

washers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,097 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 112,417 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 112,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 104,434 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,235 miles

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

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 HXM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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