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AV51 MKC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,731 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 108,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 101,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,472 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,784 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,175 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,244 miles

Oil leak from top of engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,457 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,332 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,483 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,188 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 30,707 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 24,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,285 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 MKC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

AV51 MKC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AV51 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 MKC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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