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AV51 LZO

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,276 mi
Last recorded82,276 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 82,276 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 82,276 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 72,030 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 61,166 miles

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

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

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

cuts to both front tyre inner sidewalls

floorpans corroding

front-rear and rear brake pipes corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 60,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

cuts to both front tyre inner sidewalls

floorpans corroding

front brake discs excessivly worn

front-rear and rear brake pipes corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 51,505 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust close to o/s rear wheel

Pass 30 May 2009 44,483 miles

1 offside washer jet inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

rear brake pads low & offside disc corroded

rear trailing arms isolator bushes splitting

when rear of vehicle jacked up offside rear tyre fouling on exhaust back box

Fail 30 May 2009 44,483 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

1 offside washer jet inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

rear brake pads low & offside disc corroded

rear trailing arms isolator bushes splitting

when rear of vehicle jacked up offside rear tyre fouling on exhaust back box

Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre marked on inner sidewall

rear pads appear low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 3,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,591 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 LZO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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