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KV51 MHE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 MHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 120,460 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,921 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,920 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 108,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,537 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,112 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 51,486 miles

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

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 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV51 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

KV51 MHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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