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VK51 FXC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak from gearbox rear main seal

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,691 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 45,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,894 miles

Some damage to A B S ring gear Offside front

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,387 miles

Nearside and offside front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,750 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,163 miles

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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VK51 FXC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK51 FXC, 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 VK51 FXC registered?

VK51 FXC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is VK51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 FXC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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