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AV51 LZW

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,541 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 61,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,563 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,520 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,763 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,156 miles

Damage on nearside door

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,771 miles

Both front ABS reluctor ring split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,771 miles

Both front ABS reluctor ring split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,308 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 LZW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

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

Is AV51 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LZW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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