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KM51 WDE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,759 mi
Last recorded119,759 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,759 miles

clutch faulty req master and slave cylinder

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 119,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch faulty req master and slave cylinder

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,161 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills fully near side and off side

Fail 10 Aug 2009 108,161 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills fully near side and off side

Pass 20 Aug 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes in poor conditio

Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes in poor conditio

Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 88,866 miles

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

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

srs lamp on

Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,967 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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KM51 WDE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM51 WDE, 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 KM51 WDE registered?

KM51 WDE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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