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SD51 SWF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 SWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,563 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear lower suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear lower suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 78,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,967 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 76,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight grease seepage from the nearside cv boot

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,872 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 72,870 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005
Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SWF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWF, 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 SD51 SWF registered?

SD51 SWF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is SD51 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 SWF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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