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AK51 HTT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

54,721 mi
Last recorded54,721 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HTT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake sticking

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed under screen (6.3.5.b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,626 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,599 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,474 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,393 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,890 miles

Front wipers broken which has scratched the windscreen

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,890 miles

Front wipers broken which has scratched the windscreen

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 HTT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HTT, 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 AK51 HTT registered?

AK51 HTT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HTT shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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