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GU51 XSB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,584 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,052 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 2,097 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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GU51 XSB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU51 XSB, 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 GU51 XSB?

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What year was GU51 XSB registered?

GU51 XSB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XSB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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