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SG51 FVJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,222 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,222 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,605 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,197 miles

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

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

SRS/Airbag light illuminated

Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,197 miles

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

SRS/Airbag light illuminated

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,742 miles

Airbag Warning light is illuminated

Exhaust pipes at centre/rear joint are very corroded (common point of failure)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,657 miles

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

abs ring broken on the o s f

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 40,079 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 36,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cut on tread area.

offrside rear tyre cracked and has nail in tread area.

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 FVJ 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 58.3%.

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 SG51 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

SG51 FVJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SG51 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 FVJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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