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RO51 XKC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,537 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,537 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of fluid

front brakes grabbing slightly

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has minor leak

Pass 19 May 2014 56,561 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 56,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 46,048 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,015 miles

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

Offside 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 27 Oct 2010 31,403 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,551 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 XKC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

RO51 XKC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 XKC safe to buy?

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