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FD51 RXV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,828 miles

both front floors and rear inner sills corroded

both outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch (8.2.2)

both front floors and rear inner sills corroded

both outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,365 miles

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread to outer wall splitting

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

Offside Front floor corroded, unable to check sill condition due to sill covers being fitted

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread to outer wall splitting

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

Offside Front floor corroded, unable to check sill condition due to sill covers being fitted

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 115,164 miles

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

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

offside rear seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 19 Nov 2014 115,164 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,043 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 111,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,989 miles

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

offside front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,667 miles

Oil leak

cuts to offside front tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,067 miles

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

Offside Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,963 miles

centre exhaust rusty

rear fog light bulb in lens

Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,814 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 78,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,014 miles

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

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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FD51 RXV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FD51 RXV, 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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What year was FD51 RXV registered?

FD51 RXV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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