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AV51 LWU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

under vehicle starting to rust and slightly corroded front

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,023 miles

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limt

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,682 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around power steering bottle

engine warning light stay`s on

exhaust front pipe rusty

n/s washer poor

noise on engine

o/s front floor rusty and weak

rear number plate in poor condition

rear suspension bush`s perished and starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight noise n/s/r hub area

Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight noise n/s/r hub area

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front outter cv gaiters perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,356 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,575 miles

both rear large rubber bushes starting to split

slight bind to o/s rear wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s rear wheel is binding slightly,engine management lamp is on,n/s rear tyre has a cut in centre of the tread area

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,255 miles

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

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 LWU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LWU, 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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AV51 LWU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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