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MV51 TLZ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 TLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BACK PLATE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 96,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BACK PLATE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,003 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,885 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,859 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pas hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,434 miles

Rear fuel filler neck corrode

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear fuel filler neck corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,539 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,539 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,410 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

main radiator leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,150 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F ABS SENSOR RING SPLIT.rear silencer flange corroded.coolant low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,652 miles

srs light on

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front pads low

slight blow on exhaust

srs light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,608 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall. catalyst rattling badly. airbag light on dash.MISFIRING/COOLANT LOSS FROM THERMOSTAT AREA

Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,608 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall. catalyst rattling badly. airbag light on dash.MISFIRING/COOLANT LOSS FROM THERMOSTAT AREA

Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,385 miles

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

front brake discs lipped o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,385 miles

front brake discs lipped o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

oil leak on engine. n/s/f tyre wear on shoulder/ nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,444 miles

oil leak on engine. n/s/f tyre wear on shoulder/ nail in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,467 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall. rear silencer casing corroding. both rear axle trailing arm bushes cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall. rear silencer casing corroding. both rear axle trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,064 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 TLZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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