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LB51 MWB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,548 mi
Last recorded58,548 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 MWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,548 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

near side front tyre perished

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,537 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

near side front tyre perished

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner side wall but are not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner side wall but are not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,427 miles

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight wear to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,216 miles

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

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight blow on exhaust middle section

slight wear to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,013 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,509 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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LB51 MWB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB51 MWB, 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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LB51 MWB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LB51 MWB safe to buy?

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