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AV51 MFX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system catalytic converter support mounting missing

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

front wipers poor

nearside rear tyre tread getting low (2mm)/ also outer sidewalls deteriorated (205/45zr16)

offside rear stoplight bulb dim

offside rear tyre tread getting low (2.5mm)/ also sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,753 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,384 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 MFX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

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

Is AV51 MFX safe to buy?

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