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AV51 MFA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,738 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre and centre / rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Front squeaking noise from brake when roatated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,748 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished and close to the limit

Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,875 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,192 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,150 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,967 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,967 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 MFA 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 70.6%.

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

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