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AV51 LZU

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,117 mi
Last recorded35,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,575 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 33,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,927 miles

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

rear exhaust is very close to tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,837 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight distortion in tread area

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,370 miles

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

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 LZU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

AV51 LZU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AV51 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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