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PE51 DKY

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,052 mi
Last recorded194,052 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 194,052 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2013 194,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

rear brakes uneven

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 173,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonett catches seized

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion starting on underside

dampness around fuel tank

front exhaust mounting perished

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

split pins missing on suspension / steering castleated nuts

wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2012 173,209 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonett catches seized

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion starting on underside

dampness around fuel tank

front exhaust mounting perished

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

split pins missing on suspension / steering castleated nuts

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2011 149,006 miles

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

front discs worn close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,294 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 133,274 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 127,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 127,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 120,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 108,290 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 108,290 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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PE51 DKY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE51 DKY, 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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PE51 DKY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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