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AE51 ONX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,581 mi
Last recorded91,581 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ONX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2014 91,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,930 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on dash, loose connection under drivers seat, recliped back in.

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inside of tread

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,128 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 84,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,711 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,949 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R Tyre outer wall 2 slight cuts

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked

S/R/S light on

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2009 74,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

N/S/R Tyre outer wall 2 slight cuts

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

S/R/S light on

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,980 miles

off side front ABS ring craked

both front outer CV boots perishing

front brake pads getting low

imblance on rear brakes (footand hand brake) 55%

near side rear outer side wall of tyre has two slight cuts

unable to check off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2008 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front outer CV boots perishing

front brake pads getting low

imblance on rear brakes (footand hand brake) 55%

near side rear outer side wall of tyre has two slight cuts

off side front ABS ring craked

unable to check off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,695 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear sections of exhast very rusty

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 ONX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue 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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

AE51 ONX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is AE51 ONX safe to buy?

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