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OY51 CVX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 CVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

headlamps would benefit from realignment

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

service brake reading,possibly fronts,just meeting requiements

Fail 22 Sep 2015 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

headlamps would benefit from realignment

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

service brake reading,possibly fronts,just meeting requiements

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,311 miles

Centre Exhaust Rubbers Seriuosly Perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust Rubbers Seriuosly Perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess travel on handbrake

offside front screenwasher jet blocked

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,448 miles

excess travel on handbrake

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front screenwasher jet blocked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,730 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,828 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,637 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 61,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 51,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,108 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,108 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 30,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,804 miles

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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OY51 CVX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OY51 CVX, 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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OY51 CVX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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