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NU51 XUC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,808 mi
Last recorded100,808 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XUC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,727 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked ?ok legible

o/s front disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 86,762 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 55,097 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,198 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 XUC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUC, 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

How do I check the history of NU51 XUC?

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What year was NU51 XUC registered?

NU51 XUC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is NU51 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 XUC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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