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KD51 MWV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 MWV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 98,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Transmission leak!

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,331 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f underside floorpan starting to corrode.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to wear bands.

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish.

rear wiper blade rubber split at ends.

top engine mounting rubber has slight cracking.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,331 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f underside floorpan starting to corrode.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to wear bands.

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish.

rear wiper blade rubber split at ends.

top engine mounting rubber has slight cracking.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,239 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,848 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor just starting to corrode

offside washer jet poor

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,110 miles

both cv boots perished

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,479 miles

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

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

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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KD51 MWV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD51 MWV, 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 KD51 MWV registered?

KD51 MWV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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