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OV51 VTO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,515 mi
Last recorded61,515 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VTO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on. brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,515 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on. brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,768 miles

Front wipers in poor condition.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre sidewall split but not deep enough to reach the chords.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,621 miles

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

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 VTO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VTO, 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 OV51 VTO registered?

OV51 VTO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is OV51 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 VTO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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