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VN51 HSF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,138 mi
Last recorded26,138 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 HSF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,138 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 20,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,427 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight p.a.s leak water pump leaking.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,717 miles

slight p.a.s leak water pump leaking.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,869 miles

o/s abs reluctor ring cracked.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 13,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,849 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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VN51 HSF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VN51 HSF, 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 VN51 HSF registered?

VN51 HSF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is VN51 HSF safe to buy?

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