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AV51 VFW

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,722 mi
Last recorded62,722 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VFW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,018 miles

cam cover gasket weeping quite badly

small cut/tear to offside rear tyre inner sidewall (same manufacturer as front)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,018 miles

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

cam cover gasket weeping quite badly

small cut/tear to offside rear tyre inner sidewall (same manufacturer as front)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,314 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges and tread getting low

rear exhaust corroded

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 VFW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

Is AV51 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VFW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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