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NU51 XTW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light showing

white smoke from exhaust at test

Pass 15 May 2013 82,462 miles

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

engine management light showing on dash

offside front outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

offside parkbrake performance low

Fail 15 May 2013 82,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light showing on dash

offside front outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

offside parkbrake performance low

Pass 15 May 2012 80,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,982 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,982 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,410 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 56,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,201 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 XTW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

NU51 XTW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NU51 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 XTW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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