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AV51 ANU

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ANU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,922 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not load bearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,017 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,903 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 56,903 miles

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both side speed sensor rings (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,030 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,745 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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AV51 ANU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV51 ANU, 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

How do I check the history of AV51 ANU?

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What year was AV51 ANU registered?

AV51 ANU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AV51 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 ANU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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