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HV51 EDJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EDJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,731 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,738 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 119,372 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal has long travel

intercooler hose split

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,796 miles

bonnet release ok at test

Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,789 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

bonnet release ok at test

Pass 20 Aug 2011 100,546 miles

Both CV gaiters perished.

Both rear radius arm bushes perished.

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

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

Damp around p/steering resevoir.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,048 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes perished & starting to split.

Damp around power steering resevoir.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,216 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Damp around the power steering resevoir.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,213 miles

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

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to de-bond.

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

Damp around the power steering resevoir.

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

Wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,468 miles

Both outer c.v. boots starting to perish.

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,202 miles

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

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

both rear radius arm bushes starting to perish.

slight bind noted to o/s/f brake.

wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,790 miles

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

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 EDJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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