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AV51 AXD

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,876 mi
Last recorded71,876 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,876 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light is on.

Engine light is on.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from diff o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from diff o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,355 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s rear tyre just legal

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s rear tyre just legal

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,828 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s front tyre worn low inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,828 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn low inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,545 miles

Oil leak

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 AXD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AV51 AXD, 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 AV51 AXD registered?

AV51 AXD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AV51 AXD safe to buy?

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