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RJ51 RLO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,251 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,220 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point corroded holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to the floor nearside and offside front inner

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,074 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on both inner body sills front near jacking points and will require attention.

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Heavy corrosion on both inner body sills front near jacking points and will require attention.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,787 miles

Battery loose.

Centre exhaust blowing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,971 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,547 miles

Corrosion on both front floor pans..

Front b/pads worn.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,753 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,492 miles

both front outer cv boots heavily perished

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,488 miles

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

both front outer cv boots heavily perished

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,367 miles

all discs rusty where been sat

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,355 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs rusty where been sat

Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,948 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,117 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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RJ51 RLO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ51 RLO, 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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RJ51 RLO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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