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AP51 XEN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XEN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear most (3.6.B.2c)

Central 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front brakes slightly binding and pads maybe low

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2015 97,658 miles

As per failure.

Fail 13 May 2015 97,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Engine management light on. 3. Clutch pedal rubber missing. 4. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode. 5. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

6. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,257 miles

As per failure.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,257 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Offside fornt steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,287 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil on minimum

srs light illuminated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,243 miles

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

srs light illuminated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,104 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front to rear & offside front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

side skirts preventing full inspection

srs lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,174 miles

coolant leak from t-stat housing area

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

srs lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,694 miles

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

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

srs light illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,979 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,407 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front & nearside rear tyres perishing

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 XEN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEN, 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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AP51 XEN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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