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CE51 XAR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XAR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 87,417 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 87,417 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 73,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 65,341 miles

engine has oil leak on o/s

n/s head lamp lense cloudy

o/s mirror secured by tape

signs of corrosion to underside close to front suspension mounts

Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,726 miles

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

o/s mirror

Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,049 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 56,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,316 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,663 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,663 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,375 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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CE51 XAR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE51 XAR, 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

How do I check the history of CE51 XAR?

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What year was CE51 XAR registered?

CE51 XAR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CE51 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 XAR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE51 XAR have outstanding finance?

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