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AF51 VWS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,338 miles

n/s/f whell slight binding

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,199 miles

both trailing arm bushes splitting

offside rear tyre 1.6mm around inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,839 miles

both trailing arm bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre 2mm around inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both trailing arm bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre 2mm around inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,571 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 28,266 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,266 miles

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

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 VWS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 VWS?

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What year was AF51 VWS registered?

AF51 VWS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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