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KX51 XCN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XCN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 32,888 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTERWALL

N/S/R LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR REF TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REF TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REF TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

brake fluid dirty

spare wheel fitted to the vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLOW IN ACTION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 30,159 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2019 30,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,581 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 29,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight mist of oil from power steering reservoir hose pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2017 28,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight mist of oil from power steering reservoir hose pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,395 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 28,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,449 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 26,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,532 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 25,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,282 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,591 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 24,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 17,383 miles

offside front tyre outer edge cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear outer edge of tyre cracking

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 XCN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

KX51 XCN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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