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VN51 XRA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XRA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,962 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in stabilizer bush (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,502 miles

nearside front ABS ring slightly damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,105 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,334 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,653 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 48,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,010 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,467 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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VN51 XRA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN51 XRA, 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 VN51 XRA?

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What year was VN51 XRA registered?

VN51 XRA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is VN51 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 XRA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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