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KU51 HZP

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,421 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 87,619 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,108 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,632 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,437 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,789 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 33,798 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KU51 HZP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU51 HZP, 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 KU51 HZP registered?

KU51 HZP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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