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SV51 VDE

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,603 mi
Last recorded102,603 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,603 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s front abs ring split

n/s rear suspension front bush starting to split

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

o/s rear suspension front bush starting to split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s front abs ring split

n/s rear suspension front bush starting to split

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

o/s rear suspension front bush starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,123 miles

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

o\s lower ball joint slight play second hand part

surface rust brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,921 miles

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

o\s front tyre wear inside edge

surface rust brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,920 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,525 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SV51 VDE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV51 VDE, 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 SV51 VDE registered?

SV51 VDE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SV51 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 VDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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