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RV51 VPC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VPC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,343 miles

coolant level low

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,532 miles

1 bolt missing from cam cover.

exhaust system corroded.

oil leak around gearbox.

washer jets damaged and leaking.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,017 miles

GEAR BOX WET IN OIL

Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,017 miles

GEAR BOX WET IN OIL

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,379 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 49,379 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,564 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON INNER ANDE OUTER TREADS

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK POSSIBLE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS

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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RV51 VPC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RV51 VPC, 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 RV51 VPC registered?

RV51 VPC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RV51 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VPC shows 10 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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