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AK51 HDX

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

276,074 mi
Last recorded276,074 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 276,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 276,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 269,447 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 269,447 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear tyres different profile

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 265,069 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 265,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 245,611 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 245,390 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 237,168 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 237,168 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 228,692 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 228,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 219,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 204,305 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door handle insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2008 204,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door handle insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 180,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2006 153,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 153,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AK51 HDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK51 HDX, 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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AK51 HDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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