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SG51 FWK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 94,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,075 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre side wall tear

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,479 miles

Oil leak

slight tear in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,479 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight tear in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,488 miles

Oil leak

tear in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

tear in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,345 miles

Oil leak

slight tear at osf and nsf tyres

Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,345 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

slight tear at osf and nsf tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,939 miles

N/S/F tyre cut.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,939 miles

N/S/F tyre cut.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,891 miles

N/S/F door handle loose.

N/S/F tyre cut.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine managment light on.

N/S/F door handle loose.

N/S/F tyre cut.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,413 miles

nearside front door handle loose door still opens

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 55,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,525 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 48,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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SG51 FWK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

SG51 FWK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SG51 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 FWK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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