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NU51 XSM

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,425 mi
Last recorded1,425 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XSM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 1,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 631 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 2,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 6,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 2,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,477 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 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

NU51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is NU51 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 XSM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU51 XSM have outstanding finance?

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