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MJ51 KRU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,834 mi
Last recorded33,834 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Front Engine oil low

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot starting to perish

Offside Front Outer c.v boot starting to perish

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 26,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe from hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s rear link pipes to back plate from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,665 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 16,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,966 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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MJ51 KRU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ51 KRU, 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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MJ51 KRU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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