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KV51 BVU

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door & wing damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate discoloured

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door & wing damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate discoloured

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 7 Oct 2011 73,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 62,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,495 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)

o/s/f cv joint reluctor ring cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

o/s/f cv joint reluctor ring cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,938 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 BVU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KV51 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 BVU registered?

KV51 BVU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is KV51 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 BVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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