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SG51 PPK

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 PPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 113,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,762 miles

A.B.S.cog split noted offside front.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 88,762 miles

A.B.S.cog split noted offside front.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,490 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 PPK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPK, 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 PPK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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