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LT51 XUM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,941 mi
Last recorded105,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XUM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,941 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,781 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 98,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,492 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 82,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished

O/S/F wiper arm becoming insecure

O/S/F wiper split

Slight brake bind on n/s and o/s rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,395 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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LT51 XUM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT51 XUM, 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 LT51 XUM registered?

LT51 XUM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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