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AV51 VNX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

54,978 mi
Last recorded54,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VNX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 54,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "chassis rail" (close to anti-roll bar fixing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components heavily corroded but not weakened

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure underneath corroded in various places and in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,201 miles

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

all suspension components corroded front & rear

floor corroded o/s/f

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded front & rear

floor corroded o/s/f

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,285 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

sill covers fitted

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,683 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres & nearside tyre perished

sill covers fitted

various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 52,651 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres & nearside tyre perished

sill covers fitted

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,700 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,520 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,100 miles

Front exhaust mount rusty

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,100 miles

Front exhaust mount rusty

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 46,507 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 May 2014 46,504 miles

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,688 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,028 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside

Coolant water topped up

Damage to nearside front tyre

Head lamps deteriating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 9 May 2012 42,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside

Coolant water topped up

Damage to nearside front tyre

Head lamps deteriating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,834 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Surface cut to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 18 May 2010 36,192 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on surface

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

Fail 13 May 2010 36,172 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre cut on surface

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,649 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre

Headlamp covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 19,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VNX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

AV51 VNX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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