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SL51 CVK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 CVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 105,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 100,313 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to goods in rear seat

Fail 2 May 2017 100,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg viewed from wheel arch. This is an engine mount support aarea (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to goods in rear seat

Pass 7 May 2016 95,829 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,823 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,541 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,541 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front discs worn

srs light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,183 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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SL51 CVK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL51 CVK, 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 SL51 CVK registered?

SL51 CVK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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