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AE51 OLR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OLR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,102 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,690 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front wiper ends split

rear wiper u/s

some handbrake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,451 miles

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

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

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

front brakediscs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,786 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,903 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 53,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,126 miles

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,699 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

reversing lights not working

spare tyre defective

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 OLR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

AE51 OLR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is AE51 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OLR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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