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AV51 TBU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 74,679 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise-battery insecure

Fail 19 May 2012 74,679 miles

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 Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise-battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,975 miles

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

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

excessive h/brake travel

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,572 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,194 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 TBU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 TBU registered?

AV51 TBU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AV51 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 TBU shows 9 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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