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KB51 EEF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 EEF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 89,781 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 89,781 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 86,957 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 83,847 miles

engine coolant leak so emissions not tested

Fail 12 May 2016 83,847 miles

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

engine coolant leak so emissions not tested

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,862 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,229 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,365 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,309 miles

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,732 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,724 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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KB51 EEF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KB51 EEF, 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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KB51 EEF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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