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KV51 AKO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,974 mi
Last recorded152,974 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 AKO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,974 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 152,924 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear both sides near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 143,740 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 143,730 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,144 miles

Both front Tyre's wearing inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,270 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split from bonding

front brakes imbalanced n/s/f low

o/s/f indicator slightly white

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and split

front offside pad low

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f abs ring broken

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,013 miles

exhaust cracked and blowing

o/s/f and o/s/r indicators slight white

Fail 9 Oct 2007 58,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,590 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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KV51 AKO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV51 AKO, 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 KV51 AKO registered?

KV51 AKO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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