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SM51 OVW

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,955 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,952 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,755 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 12 Nov 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,134 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,374 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 62,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 37,447 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 OVW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

SM51 OVW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is SM51 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 OVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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