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KX51 OES

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,826 mi
Last recorded59,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 OES
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,826 miles

Highline brakelight out

NSR outer door handle insecure

OS wiper split on end

Power steering fluid low

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Highline brakelight out

NSR outer door handle insecure

OS wiper split on end

Power steering fluid low

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,248 miles

NSR tyre cracked on outer tread

OSR tyre low pressure and getting low in tread

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR tyre cracked on outer tread

OSR tyre low pressure and getting low in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,376 miles

OSR tyre low in tread and has a anil in

Windscreen has scratches on

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,356 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

OSR tyre low in tread and has a anil in

Windscreen has scratches on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,503 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,310 miles

Air bag light comes on and stays on but sometimes will go out when engine started

Highline brakelight insecure and hanging down

NSF wheel slight bind

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Radiator leaking

Rear wiper split

Throttle pedal free play

scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator leaking

Rear wiper split

Throttle pedal free play

scratches on windscreen

Air bag light comes on and stays on but sometimes will go out when engine started

Highline brakelight insecure and hanging down

NSF wheel slight bind

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,433 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear wiper

Fail 5 Mar 2011 43,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear wiper

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,049 miles

both front-rear brake pipes rusty both rear brake pipes to drums rusty, o/s/r baby seat, rear wiper

Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front-rear brake pipes rusty both rear brake pipes to drums rusty, o/s/r baby seat, rear wiper

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 37,163 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/r seatbelt-baby seat, both front to rear brake pipes rusting at rear, SRS light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,583 miles

brake fluid low, front pads getting low, o/s rear tyre on 1.8mm front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,713 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 27,240 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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KX51 OES is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KX51 OES, 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 KX51 OES registered?

KX51 OES is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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