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ML51 RLO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,993 mi
Last recorded94,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,045 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 17 Nov 2014 87,045 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

prescribed areas corroding recomend wax oiling

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,067 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,693 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,693 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,713 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,327 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,913 miles

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

power steering belt cracked

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 40,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,419 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 RLO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLO, 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

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What year was ML51 RLO registered?

ML51 RLO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ML51 RLO safe to buy?

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