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KX51 XHD

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 161,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 161,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 158,170 miles

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

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)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 158,170 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 142,398 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 142,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 132,296 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 101,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,007 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 XHD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

KX51 XHD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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