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NU51 VWT

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,307 mi
Last recorded65,307 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 VWT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,307 miles

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

THE GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT SEALS ARE LEAKING OIL BADLY,RECOMEND REPLACEMENT SEALS AND GEAR OIL TO PROTECT THE GEARS AND DIFF UNIT.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,307 miles

THE GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT SEALS ARE LEAKING OIL BADLY,RECOMEND REPLACEMENT SEALS AND GEAR OIL TO PROTECT THE GEARS AND DIFF UNIT.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,416 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,415 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail stuck in nearside front tyre + worn very low on inner edge + outer side wall badly scuffed. just legal.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,959 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,959 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL BADLY SCUFFED,WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED AND CRACKED.185/65/14

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,430 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL VERY BADLY SCUFFED, RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

RECOMEND PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

RECOMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

OFFSIDE FRONT A.B.S.RING BROKEN

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,430 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL VERY BADLY SCUFFED, RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

RECOMEND PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

RECOMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

OFFSIDE FRONT A.B.S.RING BROKEN

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,381 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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NU51 VWT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU51 VWT, 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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What year was NU51 VWT registered?

NU51 VWT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is NU51 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 VWT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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