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PE51 VKA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,797 mi
Last recorded100,797 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VKA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 100,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 94,774 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 88,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

corrosion in perscribed areas

nearside wiper blade slightly smears the windscreen

service brake pedal slightly spongy and has long travel

sill covers fitted restricting view

Fail 11 May 2013 88,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

corrosion in perscribed areas

nearside wiper blade slightly smears the windscreen

service brake pedal slightly spongy and has long travel

sill covers fitted restricting view

Pass 14 May 2012 81,178 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,788 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 Jul 2007 55,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise os,nswipers slightly torn

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,604 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 VKA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

PE51 VKA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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