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MK51 CXS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CXS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,022 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,022 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,529 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,511 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressures too soft

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,682 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 8 May 2012 93,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 93,891 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,043 miles

Slight damage at O/S front tyre inside wall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,015 miles

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

Slight damage at O/S front tyre inside wall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,142 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 69,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

o/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

o/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,577 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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MK51 CXS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK51 CXS, 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 MK51 CXS registered?

MK51 CXS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is MK51 CXS safe to buy?

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