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RV51 VRT

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VRT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant fully inspect sill as plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant fully inspect sill as plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,352 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters showing cracks,not split at present

both ns tyres got kerbdamage in outer wall,fine cracks allround

both rear front radiusarm bushes show fine cracks in bush

corrosion at rear exhaust section,no leak at present

minor stonechip in swept area of screen

nsf tyre down to 1.6 mm at edges

osr upper droplink bush perished,no excessive movement at present

rear numberplate slightly loose,still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,055 miles

nsf tyre perished in outer wall & slightly cracked in tread

osf outer driveshaft gaiter perished

rear wiperblade split

slight cracks in nsr tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre perished in outer wall & slightly cracked in tread

osf outer driveshaft gaiter perished

rear wiperblade split

slight cracks in nsr tyre tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,147 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,967 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,079 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 19,814 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges but not to excess at present 185/65R14T

nearside washer jet leaking under bonet but surplying sufficent water at present

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,814 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges but not to excess at present 185/65R14T

nearside washer jet leaking under bonet but surplying sufficent water at present

Pass 13 Sep 2005 14,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front yres wearingon inner edges but not to excess at present 185/65R14T

front washers working ok at present but leaking under bonet

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 VRT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

Is RV51 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VRT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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