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VU51 UKN

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UKN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to L/H/ R brake hose surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to R/H/R brake hose has surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,774 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,774 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,648 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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VU51 UKN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU51 UKN, 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 VU51 UKN registered?

VU51 UKN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is VU51 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 UKN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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