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RO51 XVJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,859 mi
Last recorded50,859 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,859 miles

park brake only just up to spec

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,027 miles

Air-bag lamp on.

Corrosion starting nearside rear sill step.

Engine oil leak (poss oil filter).

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Slight feathering to both rear tyres and wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,473 miles

slight oil leak

stater ring on drive shafts damaged

various body damage

Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,864 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust silencer heravily corroded

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,413 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)

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

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 XVJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ?

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What year was RO51 XVJ registered?

RO51 XVJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RO51 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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