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NA51 XMB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,238 mi
Last recorded163,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 XMB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 163,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel pipe at rear is corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 163,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel pipe at rear is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 152,905 miles

Oil leak

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

front left disc shield corroded away

Fail 18 Mar 2014 152,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

front left disc shield corroded away

Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 148,205 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 29 Dec 2010 145,403 miles

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

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

slight hand brake travel

srs light on dash board

Fail 22 Dec 2010 145,385 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

slight hand brake travel

srs light on dash board

Pass 3 Dec 2009 141,558 miles

both rear tyres on limits

slight corrosion of both front jacking points

Pass 2 Dec 2008 124,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 109,867 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 95,013 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

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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NA51 XMB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA51 XMB, 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 NA51 XMB registered?

NA51 XMB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is NA51 XMB safe to buy?

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