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NJ51 XXK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger soft (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front and rear suspension bushes cracking and perished

sills have covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage at caliper seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure lining broken from brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement at caliper linkage seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger soft (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front and rear suspension bushes cracking and perished

sills have covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016

Front exhaust flex part breaking up and mounting broken supported with wire

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

offide front brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust flange joint corroded and slight leak

sills and under side have covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,814 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front exhaust flex part breaking up and mounting broken supported with wire

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

offide front brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust flange joint corroded and slight leak

sills and under side have covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,282 miles

front exhaust hanger broken and held by wire

sills have covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust hanger broken and held by wire

sills have covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,579 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,089 miles

os front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,328 miles

Both front ABS Sensor rings broken , ABS light still in sequence

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,328 miles

Both front ABS Sensor rings broken , ABS light still in sequence

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2008 34,149 miles

osr tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,516 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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NJ51 XXK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ51 XXK, 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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NJ51 XXK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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