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LB51 AHV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 AHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,306 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,525 miles

exahust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exahust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic side skirts fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic side skirts fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,032 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,037 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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LB51 AHV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB51 AHV, 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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LB51 AHV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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