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GU51 XSY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,558 mi
Last recorded29,558 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,084 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 28,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,548 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake caliper slightly tight

washers poor spray

wipers poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,557 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Chrome trim on offside front bumper is split and is a borderline pass.

Nearside rear tyre has cuts which areborderline passes.

Offside rear tyre has cuts.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,510 miles

Both rear tyres,have cuts on outer edge of tread which are borderline passes.

Front registration plate is very slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,440 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,843 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 XSY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSY, 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 GU51 XSY registered?

GU51 XSY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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