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RF51 HBH

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HBH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,762 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 52,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,981 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 40,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,511 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,417 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 25,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,777 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 9,746 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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RF51 HBH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF51 HBH, 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 RF51 HBH?

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What year was RF51 HBH registered?

RF51 HBH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RF51 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 HBH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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