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MA51 PHF

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 PHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2016 98,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 87,368 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,973 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

front and rear no/plates faded

o/s front floor and jacking point starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

o/s front floor starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

rear no/plate faded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil leak

rear no/plate faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,617 miles

bad engine oil leak

rear no/plate fading

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,790 miles

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

engine oil leaks

fuel tank filler pipe corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,790 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

fuel tank filler pipe corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,575 miles

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,513 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,136 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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MA51 PHF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA51 PHF, 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 MA51 PHF registered?

MA51 PHF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is MA51 PHF safe to buy?

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