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VX51 ROU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,443 mi
Last recorded33,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ROU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,443 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,923 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,861 miles

exhaust system is corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,861 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,509 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 27,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,060 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has cracks in tread. O/S/F Tyre has cracks in tread.O/S/R Tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,296 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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VX51 ROU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX51 ROU, 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 VX51 ROU registered?

VX51 ROU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 ROU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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