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AP51 MBY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,653 mi
Last recorded61,653 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front flex pipe deteriorated

front exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked and cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre low and cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked and cuts in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe ends slightly corroded

front exhaust flex deteriorated

tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,870 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,870 miles

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

OSF tyre cracked badly

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,501 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger not supporting exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,839 miles

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

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 MBY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBY, 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 AP51 MBY registered?

AP51 MBY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is AP51 MBY safe to buy?

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