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AJ51 EPA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,843 mi
Last recorded58,843 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EPA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,843 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,665 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

S R S Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,467 miles

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

Front number plate slightly faded,ok at present time.

Nearside front pulsar ring cracked/broken.

S R S Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,745 miles

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

Nearside front pulsar ring broken/cracked.

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

S R S Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front pulsar ring broken/cracked.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,807 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade,ok at present time.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ51 EPA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ51 EPA, 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 AJ51 EPA registered?

AJ51 EPA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AJ51 EPA safe to buy?

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