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SG51 FUE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 FUE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,960 miles

Alternator mounting bolt slack

Exhaust flexi joint support bracket snapped

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

Oil leak

SRS light staying on indicating a fault in the system

Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,960 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Alternator mounting bolt slack

Exhaust flexi joint support bracket snapped

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,127 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 121,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,521 miles

nearside front door difficult to open from outside but is opening and closing fully. RECCOMMEND ATTENTION.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 114,521 miles

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

nearside front door difficult to open from outside but is opening and closing fully. RECCOMMEND ATTENTION.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 109,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,976 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 86,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 77,392 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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SG51 FUE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG51 FUE, 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 SG51 FUE registered?

SG51 FUE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SG51 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 FUE shows 12 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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