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KL51 LFE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 LFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,951 miles

@ 16 % the handbrake performance just made its efficiency

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front inside Handle missing BUT can open by pulling release rod

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rust evident to under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

all suspension dust covers & bushes perrished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,630 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users incorrect beam patten (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

@ 16 % the handbrake performance just made its efficiency

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front inside Handle missing BUT can open by pulling release rod

Rust evident to under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

all suspension dust covers & bushes perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,845 miles

Suspension bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Various oil leaks/deposits noted (engine, steering, etc)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Various oil leaks/deposits noted (engine, steering, etc)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,587 miles

Centre exhaust section bracket broken but system secure.

Front anti roll bar stabiliser link rods bushes perishing

N/S rear brake disc has evidence of heat damage

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

O/S rear brake disc corroded

O/s track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REar (both sides) trailing arms bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,387 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre exhaust section bracket broken but system secure.

Front anti roll bar stabiliser link rods bushes perishing

N/S rear brake disc has evidence of heat damage

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

O/S rear brake disc corroded

O/s track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REar (both sides) trailing arms bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,702 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,702 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,687 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LFE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LFE, 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 KL51 LFE registered?

KL51 LFE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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