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RG51 EYS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,422 mi
Last recorded80,422 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,656 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 63,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,507 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to crack

Exhaust flexi rattles+exhaust corroded in places

Front tyres getting low+wearing on inner edges

Slight misting of oil to all 4 shocks

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,346 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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RG51 EYS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RG51 EYS, 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 RG51 EYS registered?

RG51 EYS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is RG51 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 EYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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