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MJ51 KWE

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,968 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front cv gaitor deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded around jacking point

Fail 13 Oct 2021 90,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front cv gaitor deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded around jacking point

power steering resevoir has slight seepage of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,037 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 79,606 miles

Exhaust mounting defective AT FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 23 May 2019 79,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective AT FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 30 May 2018 74,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,214 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,410 miles

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 19 Aug 2014 66,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,412 miles

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 6 Aug 2012 63,844 miles

o/s rear tyer has slight cracking round tread to wall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,615 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,614 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,404 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 KWE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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