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MV51 CDE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,669 mi
Last recorded246,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 CDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 246,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 246,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 235,091 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 234,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 223,326 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 223,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 211,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 198,732 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 198,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 189,151 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 188,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 175,930 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 175,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 163,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 163,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 154,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 154,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 142,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 142,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2006 129,170 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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MV51 CDE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV51 CDE, 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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MV51 CDE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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