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OV51 VTT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,002 mi
Last recorded207,002 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VTT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 207,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 206,872 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 193,311 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Secondry bonnet catch not working as it should

Fail 12 Nov 2013 193,311 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Secondry bonnet catch not working as it should

Pass 14 Nov 2012 178,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 178,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 165,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 165,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 152,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

eml light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 130,157 miles

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

eml on

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in sidewall

rear wiper blade requires attention

Fail 26 Oct 2009 130,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

eml on

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in sidewall

rear wiper blade requires attention

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,203 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 VTT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV51 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

OV51 VTT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is OV51 VTT safe to buy?

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