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AV51 OLX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,392 miles

weld repair is poor quality

Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,674 miles

condition of front brake discs

condition of front brake discs

condition of n/s o/s trailing arm bushes

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,685 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

condition of n/s o/s lower ball joint rubber boots

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,188 miles

condition of exhaust rear

condition of power steering belt

o/s lower ball joint boot split

o/s rear tyre inner /outer walls cracking

power steering fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

gear box oil seal leaking

power steering and alternator belts cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,670 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

gear box oil seal leaking

power steering and alternator belts cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

water leak water pump

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,341 miles

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

water leak water pump

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,088 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,396 miles

air bag warning light on

all brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,928 miles

Airbag warning light on

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,660 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers smearing slightly

os drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,972 miles

light corrosion to exhaust system & brake pipes

power steering belt cracking

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,155 miles

Nearside 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 OLX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

AV51 OLX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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