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SJ51 VUV

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VUV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,517 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,133 miles

drivers side windsceen scratched

Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers side windsceen scratched

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 42,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SJ51 VUV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 SJ51 VUV, 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 SJ51 VUV registered?

SJ51 VUV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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