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CE51 AHU

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 AHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,322 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear suspension bushes are starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded & will probably break when disconnected from middle section.

Rear suspension bushes are starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,270 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,476 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion starting underneath.

Rear brake pads look very low.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,033 miles

Both n/s tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both n/s tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,511 miles

Brake pads look low.

N/s front outer door handle in poor condition.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,511 miles

Brake pads look low.

N/s front outer door handle in poor condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,869 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 35,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,662 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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CE51 AHU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE51 AHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE51 AHU registered?

CE51 AHU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CE51 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 AHU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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