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AV51 LWY

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 91,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,913 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

offside and nearside front floors are corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,688 miles

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

engine management light is indicating a fault

Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light is indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,152 miles

Both Offside rear & nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Offside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,027 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edge

offside rear tyre is slightly mishaped on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 72,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edge

offside rear tyre is slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,300 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside driveshaft oil seal is leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,891 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 60,746 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside inner driveshaft seal is leaking

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 60,746 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside inner driveshaft seal is leaking

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,104 miles

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

slight oil leak from driveshaft seals in g/box

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,497 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 LWY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LWY, 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 AV51 LWY registered?

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

Is AV51 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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