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LS51 EFO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,542 mi
Last recorded31,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 EFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 31,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 30,519 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,824 miles

Nearside front floor slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2021 29,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 27,513 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,417 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,622 miles

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion.

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,558 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 24,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,986 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 15,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,373 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 10 Oct 2007 14,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,067 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 9,563 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut reaching cords in centre of tread area

offside rear tyre nailed on edge of tread area

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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LS51 EFO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS51 EFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 EFO registered?

LS51 EFO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LS51 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 EFO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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