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SM51 HVJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 50,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 33,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,270 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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SM51 HVJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM51 HVJ, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 HVJ?

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What year was SM51 HVJ registered?

SM51 HVJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is SM51 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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