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ML51 LUO

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,731 mi
Last recorded32,731 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LUO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,731 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rears both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusting/holed and mountings rusting (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted and floor areas rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,300 miles

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

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

corrosion under car floor areas various

suspension rusting front & rear

Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,937 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

exhaust rusting

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2014 31,478 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings rusting

nearside wiper poor

Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,478 miles

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

exhaust mountings rusting

nearside wiper poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,589 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusting

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,589 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusting

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 28,736 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

SRS light on

all tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,736 miles

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

SRS light on

all tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,459 miles

n/s front tyre rubber cracking

srs lamp on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,459 miles

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

n/s front tyre rubber cracking

srs lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,823 miles

front tyres near wear limit

Pass 23 Aug 2005 12,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 12,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LUO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ML51 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

ML51 LUO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is ML51 LUO safe to buy?

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