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AV51 VFP

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,376 mi
Last recorded137,376 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 137,376 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 137,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 109,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

space saver fitted in boot

Fail 1 Nov 2008 109,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

space saver fitted in boot

Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,993 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 86,116 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wet day † †platic skirts on sills † †engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,116 miles

wet day † †platic skirts on sills † †engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,744 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 VFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

AV51 VFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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