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VO51 LSJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 LSJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 57,865 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,974 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,201 miles

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and close to limit of 1.6mm.

slight bind to nearside rear brakes.

tyre pressures appear low.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,201 miles

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

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and close to limit of 1.6mm.

slight bind to nearside rear brakes.

tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,276 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to peel. front brake pads and discs about 90% worn.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 22,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to peel. front brake pads and discs about 90% worn.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 19,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,188 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 LSJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green 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 LSJ, 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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VO51 LSJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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