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KF51 VDO

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,589 mi
Last recorded117,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,589 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 117,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,723 miles

managment light on

Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,315 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 97,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 97,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 97,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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KF51 VDO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KF51 VDO, 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 KF51 VDO registered?

KF51 VDO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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