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AV51 OMF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OMF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,332 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

rear trailing arm bush's corroding / corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

rear trailing arm bush's corroding / corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,185 miles

oil filter corroding + both front floor area sections corroding + n/s/f body has damage + o/s/r tyre wearing on edge + o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil filter corroding + both front floor area sections corroding + n/s/f body has damage + o/s/r tyre wearing on edge + o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,327 miles

n/s/f tyre worn + fuel neck corroding + clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,149 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,871 miles

both outer cv boots perished not split

n/s/r tyre wearing heavilly on outer edge at 1.6 - 2mm

Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,871 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer cv boots perished not split

n/s/r tyre wearing heavilly on outer edge at 1.6 - 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,744 miles

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

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

air bag light illuminated

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 OMF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

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

Is AV51 OMF safe to buy?

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