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KX51 XBL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XBL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,857 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,972 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 91,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,704 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,790 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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KX51 XBL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KX51 XBL, 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 KX51 XBL registered?

KX51 XBL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KX51 XBL safe to buy?

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