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PK51 XDE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,184 mi
Last recorded64,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 XDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,184 miles

Both front tyres cracking up

Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,184 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres cracking up

Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,046 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

parking brake low but within requirements

slight bind on both nearside brakes

slight corrosion to floors

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,707 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front floor sections starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front floor sections starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,306 miles

N/s and o/s front floor starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,304 miles

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

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

N/s and o/s front floor starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,782 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,685 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PK51 XDE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK51 XDE, 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 PK51 XDE registered?

PK51 XDE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is PK51 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 XDE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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