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KV51 BMZ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2017 47,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt jammed in unable to release (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cords exposed (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cords exposed (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,636 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,709 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,916 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 27,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,149 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,319 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,618 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,106 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 BMZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

KV51 BMZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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