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NU51 GMG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,040 mi
Last recorded75,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 GMG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,040 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre rear seatbelt missing

coolant leak suspect water pump

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

p/s drive belt cracking &slight fluid leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre rear seatbelt missing

coolant leak suspect water pump

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

p/s drive belt cracking &slight fluid leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,569 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,598 miles

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

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

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

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

no reverse lights / radiator core corroded/ both abs rings snapped/ uneven wear to o/s front tyre and on 2.5mm-3mm/ play in steering rack/

Fail 26 Sep 2009 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

no reverse lights / radiator core corroded/ both abs rings snapped/ uneven wear to o/s front tyre and on 2.5mm-3mm/ play in steering rack/

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,711 miles

wipers smearing screen †corrosion to exhaust,underbody & brake pipes †o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes split from bonding †high imbalance to front brakes,22%(max25%)

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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NU51 GMG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NU51 GMG, 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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NU51 GMG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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