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MT51 FHM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FHM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,959 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 111,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 106,350 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 106,350 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 100,777 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,618 miles

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

corrosion started to both front floors

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & both rear to backplates (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside blade split (8.2.2)

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

corrosion started to both front floors

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,717 miles

Oil leak

both front floors starting to corrode

front to rear & nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre has cracking in treads

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,717 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both front floors starting to corrode

front to rear & nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre has cracking in treads

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,904 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded recomend attention

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded recomend attention

nearside front c/v boot perished

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,542 miles

Air bag light on

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,850 miles

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

front brake discs and backplates corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs and backplates corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,431 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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MT51 FHM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MT51 FHM, 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 MT51 FHM registered?

MT51 FHM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is MT51 FHM safe to buy?

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