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ML51 XTJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 XTJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,499 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,786 miles

air bag light on

coolant leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,112 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 23,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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ML51 XTJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ML51 XTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML51 XTJ registered?

ML51 XTJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is ML51 XTJ safe to buy?

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Does ML51 XTJ have outstanding finance?

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