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AV51 MKX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,983 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,100 miles

rear radius arm bushes splitting

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear radius arm bushes splitting

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear radius arm bushes splitting

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,990 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,185 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,489 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,853 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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 MKX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

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

Is AV51 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 MKX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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