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OV51 TXS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,966 mi
Last recorded147,966 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TXS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 147,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 147,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 146,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 133,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,279 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 991,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 59,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TXS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXS, 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

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What year was OV51 TXS registered?

OV51 TXS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is OV51 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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