MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure battery earth and poss (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs badly worn/ corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK51 XPU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 XPU, 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 VK51 XPU?
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What year was VK51 XPU registered?
VK51 XPU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2001.
Is VK51 XPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK51 XPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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