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KU51 WZG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WZG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 117,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,905 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2016 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,083 miles

advise exhaust front pipe corroded

advise floor pan corroded

advise front discs defacing

advise n/s/f cv boot perished

advise rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,795 miles

floor pan corroded in places but no holes and nothing significant enough to weaken the structure.both rear shock absorbers are leaking slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,770 miles

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

floor pan corroded in places but no holes and nothing significant enough to weaken the structure.both rear shock absorbers are leaking slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

surface corosion underneath but not affecting the vehicle structurally as of yet

Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,632 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

surface corosion underneath but not affecting the vehicle structurally as of yet

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,597 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion underneath front floor pans

Pass 5 May 2011 72,479 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from back of engine

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from back of engine

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,076 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,903 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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KU51 WZG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

KU51 WZG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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