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SW51 DFL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,264 mi
Last recorded71,264 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,264 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still ok supported

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,972 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,348 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 DFL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SW51 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

SW51 DFL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SW51 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 DFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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