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PJ51 OBS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OBS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,845 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light stays on

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear wiper split

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light stays on

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear wiper split

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light does not go out

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,590 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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PJ51 OBS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ51 OBS, 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 PJ51 OBS registered?

PJ51 OBS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is PJ51 OBS safe to buy?

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