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ML51 EUY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,030 mi
Last recorded30,030 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 30,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 22,739 miles

Brake pipe feeding o\s\f corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 22,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe feeding o\s\f corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,161 miles

N\s\r brake binding

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 22,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to caliper ( marked with yellow chalk). (3.6.B.2c)

N\s\r brake binding

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,044 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing cords.

nearside rear wheel has a very slight bind but not showing in roller brake tester.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 18,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing cords.

nearside rear wheel has a very slight bind but not showing in roller brake tester.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 17,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,896 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 16,896 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,905 miles

nearside front abs ring snapped

Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2004 6,386 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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ML51 EUY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML51 EUY, 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 ML51 EUY registered?

ML51 EUY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is ML51 EUY safe to buy?

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