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LC51 ULJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ULJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 92,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm, rearmost mount (floor pan) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODING, FLOOR.

Fail 3 May 2018 76,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODING, FLOOR.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 62,458 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,141 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEELS TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2016 51,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 51,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,844 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2014 46,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 46,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 43,027 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Slight corrosion both sides under floor at front

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,264 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,933 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,506 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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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LC51 ULJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC51 ULJ, 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 LC51 ULJ registered?

LC51 ULJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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