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SL51 PXU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 59,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s cv gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,716 miles

advise rear wheel alignment check

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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SL51 PXU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 SL51 PXU, 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 SL51 PXU registered?

SL51 PXU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SL51 PXU safe to buy?

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