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NU51 FXX

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,358 mi
Last recorded148,358 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 FXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 148,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 140,697 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 140,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 122,567 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,971 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 104,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,898 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,898 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,618 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,852 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 53,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,514 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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NU51 FXX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NU51 FXX, 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 NU51 FXX registered?

NU51 FXX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NU51 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 FXX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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