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KF51 UUW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 64,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,956 miles

underside rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,160 miles

underside rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,648 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,565 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 59,563 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 58,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front ABS ring very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Parking brake performance slightly weak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,104 miles

All rear brake pipes have grease coating

Both wipers smearing slightly

Damage to windscreen zone A over 10mm but not affecting drivers view but suspect would fail police check

Nearside front brake has grease coating

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,104 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

All rear brake pipes have grease coating

Damage to windscreen zone A over 10mm but not affecting drivers view but suspect would fail police check

Nearside front brake has grease coating

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,351 miles

n/s/r tyre has flat spot on it!!!!!

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 25,551 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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KF51 UUW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF51 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF51 UUW registered?

KF51 UUW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KF51 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 UUW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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