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HV51 EBM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,505 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Aug 2014 74,577 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to perish

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,577 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,095 miles

1) tyres 205 45 15 2) outer sill covers fitted

3) engine management light ON

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

1) tyres 205 45 15 2) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,156 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,236 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear anti roll bar rubbing on braket

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,236 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside rear anti roll bar rubbing on braket

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

nearside front driving light loose

radiator in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,503 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

nearside front driving light loose

offside front tyre has worn bad on one edge

radiator in poor condition

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,019 miles

1) tyres 205 45 16 2) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 3) front tyres worn on edges and close to limits 4) nail in n/s front tyre tread 5) outer sill covers fitted 6) front brake discs worn

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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HV51 EBM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV51 EBM, 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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HV51 EBM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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