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AV51 LYD

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LYD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,255 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 119,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,012 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,439 miles

REPORT ALL EXHAUST CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

REPORT BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

REPORT BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING AND STARTING TO CRACK BUT NOT SPLIT

REPORT CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REPORT FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING

REPORT N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

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 LYD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

AV51 LYD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AV51 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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