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KX51 XJH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XJH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,792 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs rusty and worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,792 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs rusty and worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,375 miles

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Nov 2010 80,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,363 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,129 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,908 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 XJH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

KX51 XJH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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