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RV51 VRD

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VRD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f abs ring cracked. rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,182 miles

o/s/f abs ring cracked. rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,920 miles

screen chipped exhaust corroded brake pipes corroded n/s/r suspension arm bush perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,588 miles

coolant leak from heater valve

engine warning light on

offside front abs ring broken

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from heater valve

engine warning light on

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,950 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,758 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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RV51 VRD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV51 VRD, 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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What year was RV51 VRD registered?

RV51 VRD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is RV51 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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