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KN51 ZXP

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,496 mi
Last recorded132,496 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 ZXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,496 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 132,495 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,498 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres low on tread

washers poor

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 115,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 110,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 95,486 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres worn on edges and small cracks appearing

corrosion started n/s/f o/s/f floor pan

o/s door mirror missing

Fail 28 Jul 2007 84,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres worn on edges and small cracks appearing

corrosion started n/s/f o/s/f floor pan

o/s door mirror missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,426 miles

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

bonnet does not fully shut

n/s/f tyre cracking

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 ZXP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KN51 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

KN51 ZXP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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