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AJ51 KYV

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,766 mi
Last recorded156,766 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 156,766 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 156,766 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 149,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 149,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 142,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 135,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 135,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,704 miles

N/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,319 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,701 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 94,690 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,278 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 88,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 60,950 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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AJ51 KYV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ51 KYV, 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 AJ51 KYV registered?

AJ51 KYV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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