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AR51 DVT

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,336 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,238 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,238 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise tow ball/hitch not fitted unable to test.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise tow ball/hitch not fitted unable to test.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,374 miles

ADVISE COOLANT LEVEL TOPPED UP DURING EMISSIONS TEST AND POSSIBLY HAS LEAK INTO ENGINE AND FILLING EXHAUST WITH WATER.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

ADVISE COOLANT LEVEL TOPPED UP DURING EMISSIONS TEST AND POSSIBLY HAS LEAK INTO ENGINE AND FILLING EXHAUST WITH WATER.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,387 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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AR51 DVT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR51 DVT, 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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AR51 DVT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 DVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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