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MV51 TMY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 TMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 127,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,617 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front jacking points

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 123,616 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front jacking points

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,540 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

exhaust front pipe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

steering pump damp

Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,451 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front discs worn

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 116,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front discs worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,329 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,956 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,956 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,876 miles

EXHAUST BACK TO CENTRE SECTION JOINT HAS SLIGHT BLOW

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,170 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST

OUTER SILLS COVERS FITTED

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST UNDER BONNET

Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST

OUTER SILLS COVERS FITTED

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST UNDER BONNET

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,250 miles

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,634 miles

n/s front abs brake speed sensor ring cracked may cause brake to judder

Pass 3 Sep 2005 42,899 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 TMY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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