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AV51 OLU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,957 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and has nail in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,949 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake pads worn near limit

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,738 miles

Auxillary belts showing age.

C/V Gaitors perishing.

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Cover sills fitted.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and age in places.

Front discs lipped, corroded and pads worn.

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre.

Light damage to various body panels.

Nail in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush slightly worn and mis-aligned.

Noisy rear brake application.

Radiator in poor condition and showing age.

Rear pivot arm bushes showing age.

Various oil leaks.

Washers poor.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 51,659 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 OLU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

AV51 OLU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AV51 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 OLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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