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ML51 RHV

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,127 mi
Last recorded71,127 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer door handle broken but still can be opened

the nsf and osf floors are slightly corroded

the nsr and osr wish bone front bushes are slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,011 miles

Front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill cover fitted on both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,649 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,850 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 50,850 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/f tyre wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,754 miles

Front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating and cracking close to cords.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on edges

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 40,806 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,431 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 RHV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RHV, 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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ML51 RHV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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