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MV51 OBG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 OBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,060 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

SRS Light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake pipes corroded

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

SRS Light on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,220 miles

Off isde rear tyre appoxs2mm

Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Off isde rear tyre appoxs2mm

Off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,072 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,745 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,821 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,089 miles

EXHAUT RREAR BOX IS WRONG ONE FOR THIS CAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 39,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OBG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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