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KX51 XFD

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,990 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,990 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,436 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,387 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,387 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,914 miles

both front tyres are aproaching minimum wear indicators

exhaust back box is heavily corroded and leaking. recommend renewal

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,914 miles

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

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

both front tyres are aproaching minimum wear indicators

exhaust back box is heavily corroded and leaking. recommend renewal

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,620 miles

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes showing signs of deteriation, but have no play evident

slight travel in park brake lever

Fail 1 Nov 2007 54,620 miles

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

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes showing signs of deteriation, but have no play evident

slight travel in park brake lever

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,836 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XFD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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