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AX51 EVH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EVH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes slightly seized

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner wings has surface (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front jacking points platted (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 92,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,300 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,279 miles

exhaust corroding ;rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,619 miles

n/s c.v boot weaping

Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

both rear lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,446 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,397 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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AX51 EVH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX51 EVH, 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 AX51 EVH registered?

AX51 EVH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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