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SV51 XOY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 XOY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front brake backplates corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front brake backplates corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,998 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,239 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear box

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,243 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 48,566 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in tyre

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 XOY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XOY, 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 SV51 XOY?

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What year was SV51 XOY registered?

SV51 XOY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SV51 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 XOY shows 14 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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