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KP51 PSO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,327 mi
Last recorded57,327 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 PSO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower bulk head to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Front bumper not fully secure

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,300 miles

Coolant level low

Cover sills fitted

Engine management light on

Inner wheel rims corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Nearside and offside of front bumper adrift and requires attention

Rear Pivot arm bushes worn and splitting

Rear view mirror insecure

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 15 Dec 2015 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Swivel (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing Swivel (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective Hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Swivel (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing Swivel (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Coolant level low

Cover sills fitted

Engine management light on

Inner wheel rims corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Nearside and offside of front bumper adrift and requires attention

Rear Pivot arm bushes worn and splitting

Rear view mirror insecure

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,910 miles

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

both wipers split

engine light on

front bumper loose

off side rear seat belt slow to retract

off side reartyre low inner edge

underv side rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2014 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wipers split

coolant low

engine light on

front bumper loose

off side rear seat belt slow to retract

off side reartyre low inner edge

underv side rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,707 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts in nearside front tyre tread within requirments.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,633 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

air bag light is on

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber becoming worn

Fail 11 Jun 2012 50,632 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

air bag light is on

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber becoming worn

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

o/s/f bumper loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,438 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

hand brake is need of slight adjustment

n/s/r tyre is 2.5mm but is becoming perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,737 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,737 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,363 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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KP51 PSO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KP51 PSO, 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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KP51 PSO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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