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VN51 AUH

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,328 mi
Last recorded105,328 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack mount/sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack mount /sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack mount/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,480 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 97,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,853 miles

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,887 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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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VN51 AUH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN51 AUH, 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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VN51 AUH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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