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AE51 NOU

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,733 mi
Last recorded68,733 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,671 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres weraing slightly on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2012 62,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,173 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

SRS lamp remains on

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong advise front brake in-balance

engine oil leak

middle exhaust pin holed and rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,550 miles

Strong advise front brake in-balance

engine oil leak

middle exhaust pin holed and rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,270 miles

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

Front brake slight in-balance

Front tyres inner edges feathered.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from belt end of engine?

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,270 miles

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

Front brake slight in-balance

Front tyres inner edges feathered.

oil leak from belt end of engine?

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,475 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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AE51 NOU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE51 NOU, 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 AE51 NOU registered?

AE51 NOU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AE51 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NOU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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