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PN51 SUA

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,894 mi
Last recorded46,894 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 SUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 46,882 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,522 miles

O/S front under floor area corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,815 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 34,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,442 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,237 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,518 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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PN51 SUA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PN51 SUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 SUA registered?

PN51 SUA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is PN51 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 SUA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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