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VX51 RRU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 RRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 81,624 miles

sighns of oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,624 miles

sighns of oil leak.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,717 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

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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VX51 RRU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX51 RRU, 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 VX51 RRU registered?

VX51 RRU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 RRU safe to buy?

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