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HG51 HLA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,877 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,085 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,359 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 47,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 17,948 miles

nearside rear tyre at 1,6mm minimum tread depth

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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HG51 HLA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG51 HLA, 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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HG51 HLA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HG51 HLA safe to buy?

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