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PE51 KXW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 KXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,310 miles

Front tyres on edges

Nearside mirror glass

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,718 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,246 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,884 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,884 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,918 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,358 miles

EML lit

Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,358 miles

EML lit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,716 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine lamp on

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 19 Aug 2010 53,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 45,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,523 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 KXW 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 68.4%.

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 KXW, 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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What year was PE51 KXW registered?

PE51 KXW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for PE51 KXW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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