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SW51 DFJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 DFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes greased

eml light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes greased

eml light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,862 miles

brake pipes sealed

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn low (raised tread pattern) 195/55r15

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear no.plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,859 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes sealed

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn low (raised tread pattern) 195/55r15

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,164 miles

both rear suspension arms main bushes perishing

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexi starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre starting to get low

nearside rear jacking point weak

offside front fog light inop

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 30 Oct 2014 44,164 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear suspension arms main bushes perishing

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexi starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre starting to get low

nearside rear jacking point weak

offside front fog light inop

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,258 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind at offside front brake.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,529 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 42,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,016 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside front & rear tyres have some sidewall cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,402 miles

All exposed metal brake pipes covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,870 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,868 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 36,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,970 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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SW51 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW51 DFJ, 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 SW51 DFJ registered?

SW51 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SW51 DFJ safe to buy?

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