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MV51 OBW

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,066 mi
Last recorded119,066 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 OBW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,066 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 119,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 88,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,348 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 OBW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV51 OBW, 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

How do I check the history of MV51 OBW?

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What year was MV51 OBW registered?

MV51 OBW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is MV51 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 OBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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