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AV51 MGO

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,201 mi
Last recorded40,201 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,201 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,201 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,074 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,866 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Brake pedal rubber partually split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 34,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Brake pedal rubber partually split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,967 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty rough

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

front position lights have a slight blue tinge

n/s headlight washer jet blocked

Fail 3 Sep 2011 28,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheels inner rims buckled slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheels inner rims buckled slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,537 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F ABS pick up rings on cv joints broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS belt starting to split

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake servo hose starting to perish

surface corrosion on brake & fuel pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,299 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,299 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)

advise front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,217 miles

centre & rear exhaust in poor condition. rear leaking/blowing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,842 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 MGO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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