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PE51 VKB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

292,323 mi
Last recorded292,323 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 292,323 miles

o/s front bottom ball joint rubber damp

Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front bottom ball joint rubber damp

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,802 miles

Nail in drivers side rear tyre inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 26,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in drivers side rear tyre inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 18,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 16,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 9,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,186 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 VKB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 VKB registered?

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

Is PE51 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VKB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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