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KL51 AUW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 AUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s front and rear wheels slightly distorted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 137,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s front and rear wheels slightly distorted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,607 miles

battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2012 130,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished no chords evident and slightly feathered on inner edges

engine managment light on

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate de-laminating borderline ledgibility

timing belt cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate de-laminating borderline ledgibility

timing belt cover missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,975 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 60,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 60,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,857 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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KL51 AUW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KL51 AUW, 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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KL51 AUW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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