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AV51 NMU

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,508 mi
Last recorded91,508 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped off at he rear but is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure both sides but secure in the middle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cambelt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 87,409 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipe by exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 81,070 miles

Front bumper cracked

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 81,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch by brake pipe fixing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper cracked

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,516 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,740 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 30,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,876 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 NMU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NMU, 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 NMU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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