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MJ51 TKY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,720 mi
Last recorded107,720 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 TKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working appears to be wrongly fitted[no side] (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 85,575 miles

front brakes n/s slight bind pads all appear worn

Fail 28 May 2019 85,570 miles

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

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

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

front brakes n/s slight bind pads all appear worn

Pass 30 May 2018 77,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 77,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,698 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,152 miles

Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

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

O/S/R Tyre uneven tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,152 miles

Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

O/S/R Tyre uneven tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 55,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise middle pipe exhuast very corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise middle pipe exhuast very corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,014 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,167 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 TKY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MJ51 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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