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SM51 JOJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 JOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 85,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 78,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,114 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,461 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,914 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 JOJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM51 JOJ, 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 SM51 JOJ registered?

SM51 JOJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is SM51 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 JOJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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