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PE51 MXA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 MXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,586 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,144 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 70,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,052 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,573 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,636 miles

nearside front abs ring broken

nearside rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,173 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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PE51 MXA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE51 MXA, 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 PE51 MXA registered?

PE51 MXA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PE51 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 MXA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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