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AV51 VFA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,602 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,373 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

sill covers fit not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,380 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,843 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,355 miles

front tyre treads cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,355 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,316 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 VFA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

AV51 VFA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AV51 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VFA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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