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PJ51 OBX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,934 mi
Last recorded70,934 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OBX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust braket broken..

Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust braket broken..

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,541 miles

frt tyres and n/s/r tyre wear on edges..exhaust bracket corroded /broken..blow on middle box..

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

frt tyres and n/s/r tyre wear on edges..exhaust bracket corroded /broken..blow on middle box..

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,409 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 44,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,359 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 OBX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

PJ51 OBX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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