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AE51 NPY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,198 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

oil leaks from front of engine & around power steering fluid reservoir

Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,198 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

oil leaks from front of engine & around power steering fluid reservoir

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,385 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension ball joint grease gaitors perished

nearside washer inop

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension ball joint grease gaitors perished

nearside washer inop

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,284 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,112 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,076 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,421 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,877 miles

BOTH FRONT ANDOSR TYRES PERISHED NSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS /BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS

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 NPY 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 64.3%.

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 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 NPY, 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 AE51 NPY registered?

AE51 NPY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AE51 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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