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RO51 XMJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XMJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,742 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear registration plate slightly detetiorated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,065 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,065 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers weeping slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,168 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

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 XMJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMJ, 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 RO51 XMJ?

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What year was RO51 XMJ registered?

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

Is RO51 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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