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ML51 KFN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 KFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,750 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,045 miles

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

Offside and nearside front floors slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS Light does not illuminate

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,053 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside front floor pans slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust middle to rear joint/flange corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust middle to rear joint/flange corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,778 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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ML51 KFN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML51 KFN, 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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ML51 KFN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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