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HG51 SVS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side wall perished

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,653 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f @n/s/f floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,652 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f @n/s/f floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge tracking needs adjusting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,684 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,725 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,544 miles

handbrake high

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake high

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,543 miles

o/s/f@ n/s/f floor pans corroded

outer sills covered by plastic

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

o/s/f@ n/s/f floor pans corroded

outer sills covered by plastic

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,657 miles

both c.v gaitors perished

surface corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,793 miles

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

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,929 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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HG51 SVS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 SVS, 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 HG51 SVS registered?

HG51 SVS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HG51 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SVS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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