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ML51 RFO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,394 mi
Last recorded48,394 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2013 48,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,621 miles

drivers rear tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,727 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,965 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 RFO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML51 RFO?

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What year was ML51 RFO registered?

ML51 RFO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is ML51 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 RFO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML51 RFO have outstanding finance?

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