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KC51 TBY

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 TBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,864 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 106,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,105 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

cut in nearside front tyre

damage on wheels and body work

wear on brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

cut in nearside front tyre

damage on wheels and body work

wear on brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,360 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,039 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 93,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,716 miles

n/s rear stop lamp low intensity

Fail 11 Oct 2007 85,712 miles

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

n/s rear stop lamp low intensity

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,803 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 72,803 miles

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

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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KC51 TBY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KC51 TBY, 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 KC51 TBY registered?

KC51 TBY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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