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SG51 PNZ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 PNZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,975 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 82,975 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,604 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f tyre cracked on tread

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f tyre cracked on tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,258 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,918 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

slight cracking to o/s/rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,272 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear axle bushs slightly warn

n/s/f floor slightley corroded

o/s/r tyre slightley perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,272 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear axle bushs slightly warn

n/s/f floor slightley corroded

o/s/r tyre slightley perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,873 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

o/s/f screen washers poor

radiator warn

rear arm bushs perishred and slightly warn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,823 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor slightley corroded

rear bushs warn slightley at rear

Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor slightley corroded

rear bushs warn slightley at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,999 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear section corroded [not blowing]

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,650 miles

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

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 PNZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 SG51 PNZ, 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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SG51 PNZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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