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RE51 AHC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 AHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating and is heavily corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,495 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished and worn to 2-3mm 195/55/15

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc is heavily corroded and in poor condition

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,495 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished and worn to 2-3mm 195/55/15

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc is heavily corroded and in poor condition

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,257 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,208 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,208 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,584 miles

o/s washer jet has reduced output

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,912 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

rear tyres starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 82,737 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

rear tyres starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 76,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 47,554 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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RE51 AHC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE51 AHC, 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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RE51 AHC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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