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AV51 VFX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,767 mi
Last recorded62,767 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 62,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,879 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 59,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases osr centre box before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,563 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 56,518 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,751 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,223 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Nov 2019 47,512 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 47,511 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,544 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,703 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,337 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,594 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 VFX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

Is AV51 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VFX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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