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SX51 ACJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,694 mi
Last recorded48,694 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 ACJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Jun 2015 48,268 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,766 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,131 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,935 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside mirror insecure

offside wiper torn at end

rear offside tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside mirror insecure

offside wiper torn at end

rear offside tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,378 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 9 May 2009 43,408 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 43,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,958 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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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SX51 ACJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SX51 ACJ, 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.

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What year was SX51 ACJ registered?

SX51 ACJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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