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VO51 GWX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,434 mi
Last recorded62,434 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,434 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,434 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,359 miles

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,859 miles

MIDDLE/REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

N/S/R BRAKE PADS LOW.

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SPLIT.

WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,598 miles

CRACKS IN REAR TYRES.

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SPLIT.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CRACKS IN REAR TYRES.

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SPLIT.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,787 miles

N/S/F TYRE PUNTURED.O/S/F TYRE PLUGGED AND LOW OUTER TREAD.CRACKS IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.REAR MUDFLAPS LOOSE.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,498 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,215 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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VO51 GWX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO51 GWX, 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

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What year was VO51 GWX registered?

VO51 GWX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is VO51 GWX safe to buy?

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