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AP51 LYV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,075 mi
Last recorded53,075 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,515 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,948 miles

advise both rear tryes worn uneven and on 2mm

advise offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,131 miles

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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AP51 LYV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AP51 LYV, 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 AP51 LYV registered?

AP51 LYV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AP51 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LYV 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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