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SD51 OZM

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 OZM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 145,187 miles

Coolant leaking from front of engine

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 145,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leaking from front of engine

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 134,201 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 125,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 125,851 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 114,503 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 114,503 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 49,244 miles

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

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

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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SD51 OZM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SD51 OZM, 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 SD51 OZM registered?

SD51 OZM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SD51 OZM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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