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OV51 ABU

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ABU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,152 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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OV51 ABU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 ABU?

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What year was OV51 ABU registered?

OV51 ABU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is OV51 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 ABU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV51 ABU have outstanding finance?

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