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BN51 XSK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,176 mi
Last recorded107,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XSK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 107,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 103,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,009 miles

Rear Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,733 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,530 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/n/s rear trailing arm pin bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 83,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,077 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,777 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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BN51 XSK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN51 XSK, 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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BN51 XSK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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