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ML51 EWG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,068 mi
Last recorded92,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,068 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

tyre wear started on both fronts

Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

tyre wear started on both fronts

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,125 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,105 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,447 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 644,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 44,746 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm †

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 EWG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

ML51 EWG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ML51 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 EWG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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