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MT51 MWU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,537 mi
Last recorded110,537 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 MWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,537 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,618 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Underbody of vehicle is heavily corroded, near the front jacking points on both sides.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section near front front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section, near front subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Underbody of vehicle is heavily corroded, near the front jacking points on both sides.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,302 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant radiator deteriorated

small sections of both front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

small sections of both front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,350 miles

near side front c v joint gator starting to crack

off side front c v joint gator leaking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,184 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges....

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 MWU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT51 MWU, 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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MT51 MWU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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