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AV51 XPB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XPB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,373 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,338 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,566 miles

Nearside Front floor heavily coroded

Offside Front floor heavily coroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes in general are coroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disks lipped and coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear exhaust joint heavily coroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,454 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,404 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL

FRONT FLOOR AREA CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH DUE TO AGE

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,071 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)

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust flexi section deteriated

radiator coroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,737 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)

both front lower sections of floor coroded but not considered excessive

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,337 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper perished but still clears the screen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,605 miles

Front discs slight lip

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly seperated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,809 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,934 miles

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,988 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 XPB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

AV51 XPB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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