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SH51 OYE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,956 miles

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2009 41,956 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,391 miles

A.B.S rings on o/s/f and n/s/f broken

rubber bush starting to split on n/s/rear suspension arm

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel brg.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 39,391 miles

A.B.S rings on o/s/f and n/s/f broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rubber bush starting to split on n/s/rear suspension arm

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel brg.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 36,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,255 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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SH51 OYE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH51 OYE, 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 SH51 OYE registered?

SH51 OYE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is SH51 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 OYE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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