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AF51 VVN

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,504 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,857 miles

Surface corrosion O/S/R metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,877 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 29,877 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,915 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 19,640 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,640 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 13,521 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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AF51 VVN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 AF51 VVN, 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 AF51 VVN registered?

AF51 VVN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AF51 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VVN 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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