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VO51 HHV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 HHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 88,924 miles

Both front jacking points corroding just legal.

Front offside chassis leg starting to corrode.

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 88,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front jacking points corroding just legal.

Front offside chassis leg starting to corrode.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 84,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 76,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 76,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,961 miles

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HHV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

VO51 HHV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VO51 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 HHV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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