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RV51 VRL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,264 mi
Last recorded73,264 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,300 miles

srs light on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,627 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking across tread

n/s/f tyre perished across tread

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,157 miles

front tyres tread low, on legal limit on inner edges and badly perished

nearside front seat slightly loose on runners

rear brake pads very low

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,388 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 VRL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

RV51 VRL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is RV51 VRL safe to buy?

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