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OE51 OAD

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,414 mi
Last recorded154,414 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 OAD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 154,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2011 154,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 142,184 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 142,184 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,424 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 116,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise handbrake high travel

Pass 12 Nov 2008 112,579 miles

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

advise handbrake adjust - high travel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 95,908 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 95,873 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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OE51 OAD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 OE51 OAD, 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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OE51 OAD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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