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KF51 VDR

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VDR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,762 miles

offside front tyre perishing / splitting open in between the tread

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,762 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perishing / splitting open in between the tread

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,770 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 79,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,886 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,945 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,945 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,398 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 VDR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KF51 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

KF51 VDR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is KF51 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 VDR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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