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VA51 XVK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,164 mi
Last recorded58,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,164 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 58,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,444 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre mirror missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,443 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,620 miles

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

o/s/f tyre approx 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,204 miles

suspect power steering rack maybe leaking fliud slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,191 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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VA51 XVK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA51 XVK, 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 VA51 XVK registered?

VA51 XVK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is VA51 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 XVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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