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AK51 HEV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,834 miles

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

front tyre treads cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

both front ABS rings broken

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

stone chips to screen

unable to see innere brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,731 miles

both front abs rotors cracked

both rear axel bushes starting too brake up

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,721 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front abs rotors cracked

both rear axel bushes starting too brake up

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,235 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond †stone chips to screen

Fail 14 Sep 2006 46,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge(2-3mm)

nearside rear tyre cut/damage on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,576 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge(2-3mm)

nearside rear tyre cut/damage on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

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 HEV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HEV, 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 AK51 HEV registered?

AK51 HEV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AK51 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HEV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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