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AV51 TCO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,062 mi
Last recorded163,062 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 163,062 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to floor

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit & perished

o/s/f cv boot damaged

oil leak

play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,692 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 160,692 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 157,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 157,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 148,738 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 143,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 138,070 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,899 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

number plates discoloured

Fail 24 Aug 2010 122,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

number plates discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,435 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,789 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

rear tyre plate starting to discolour

Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,052 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 TCO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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