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PE51 GAO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,521 mi
Last recorded69,521 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 GAO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 69,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

slight binding to nearside front

Fail 24 May 2016 69,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding to nearside front

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,567 miles

N/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,157 miles

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

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

N/S/R wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,820 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,945 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,285 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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PE51 GAO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE51 GAO, 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 PE51 GAO registered?

PE51 GAO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PE51 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 GAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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