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KN51 YXT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,888 mi
Last recorded63,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,888 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,670 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,718 miles

n/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leak on engine & possible slight p.a.s fluid leak

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leak on engine & possible slight p.a.s fluid leak

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,730 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

oil leak on engine

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 56,726 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

oil leak on engine

rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to perish/unbond

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to crack/perish

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic skirts)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,844 miles

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to crack/perish

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic skirts)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,125 miles

front brake discs wearing

o/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

slight exhaust blow from cat to centre section joint

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing

o/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

slight exhaust blow from cat to centre section joint

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,735 miles

pads not checked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,145 miles

both outer driveshaft gaitors starting to crack

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear main suspension bushes starting to crack

sills not checked-covered

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,379 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 YXT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXT, 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 KN51 YXT registered?

KN51 YXT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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