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RA51 CUU

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,555 miles

both front floors rusty

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

front no plate marked

os cv boot damp

Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,617 miles

both outer cv gaitors perishing

damage to n/s/r light unit

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/r tyre on min limit and perishing (recommend replacement)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,513 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer cv gaitors perishing

damage to n/s/r light unit

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/r tyre on min limit and perishing (recommend replacement)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,354 miles

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

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,483 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,994 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

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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RA51 CUU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA51 CUU, 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

How do I check the history of RA51 CUU?

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What year was RA51 CUU registered?

RA51 CUU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RA51 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CUU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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