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LT51 SVL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 SVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,059 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2016 70,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 66,356 miles

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

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

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 27 May 2015 66,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

offside front brake binding

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 May 2014 63,180 miles

heavily repaired deteriorating exhaust blowing considerably

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 63,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

heavily repaired deteriorating exhaust blowing considerably

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2013 61,090 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 59,709 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise osr seat belt slow to retract

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2011 58,395 miles

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

advise centre exhaust heat shield poor condition

advise front exhaust flexi poor condition

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre wearing low and slightly mishapen

advise slight bind on osf brakes

advise slight play in steering

advise surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2010 57,113 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise centre and rear exhaust sections poor condition

advise osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2010 57,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise centre and rear exhaust sections poor condition

advise osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,736 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre tread cut

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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LT51 SVL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT51 SVL, 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 LT51 SVL registered?

LT51 SVL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 SVL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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