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SA51 HNV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HNV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

back plate rusting

inner wing starting to rust

offside side wall cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

back plate rusting

inner wing starting to rust

offside side wall cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyers dry cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyers dry cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED AND FRONT FLEXY JOINT INCOMPLETE

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,954 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,620 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

rear bumper cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,946 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)

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

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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SA51 HNV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SA51 HNV, 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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SA51 HNV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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