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AP51 XEE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,019 mi
Last recorded40,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XEE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 40,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,176 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 35,176 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,820 miles

n/s and o/s front jacking points becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 22,153 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front ABS pick up ring split

offside and nearside front floor becoming corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 21,796 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside front floor becoming corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 21,150 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

Pass 23 May 2016 20,424 miles

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 12 May 2015 19,876 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 19,276 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 14 May 2014 19,272 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 May 2013 18,291 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,976 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear tyre treads starting to buldge.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,821 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 10,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,041 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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AP51 XEE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP51 XEE, 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 AP51 XEE registered?

AP51 XEE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AP51 XEE safe to buy?

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