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VO51 LVF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 LVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,800 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front brake disc sheild missing.

o/s outer cv gaiter has sighns of grease leaking.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 137,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front brake disc sheild missing.

o/s outer cv gaiter has sighns of grease leaking.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 217,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 194,699 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 194,676 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 194,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 149,941 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 149,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 101,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 121,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 121,076 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 LVF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LVF, 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 VO51 LVF registered?

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

Is VO51 LVF safe to buy?

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