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PE51 VJN

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,141 mi
Last recorded56,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VJN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside tyres both perishing.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,848 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 22,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VJN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

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

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