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SH51 OXV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 OXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,427 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 76,735 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis /jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,662 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,662 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,303 miles

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

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

radiator central core poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,908 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 45,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SH51 OXV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH51 OXV, 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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What year was SH51 OXV registered?

SH51 OXV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is SH51 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 OXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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