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RO51 XJJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,934 mi
Last recorded166,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XJJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2024 166,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 150,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,765 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,048 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,537 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,491 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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RO51 XJJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO51 XJJ, 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 RO51 XJJ registered?

RO51 XJJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RO51 XJJ safe to buy?

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