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KN51 HLU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 HLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,168 miles

rear brake discs showing corrosion

rear tyres showing small cracks in the tread channels

Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs showing corrosion

rear tyres showing small cracks in the tread channels

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,975 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,764 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,208 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 33,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,401 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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KN51 HLU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KN51 HLU, 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

How do I check the history of KN51 HLU?

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What year was KN51 HLU registered?

KN51 HLU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KN51 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 HLU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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