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PK51 LTA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,945 mi
Last recorded217,945 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 LTA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 217,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'eye' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 217,944 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'eye' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 213,933 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 208,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 203,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 197,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 182,444 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 182,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 172,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 160,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 152,135 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 15 Mar 2011 152,135 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 3 Feb 2010 137,582 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,582 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 108,343 miles

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode

Front jacking points/floorpans starting to corrode

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r door not opening from outside

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 98,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 84,826 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust down pipe/flexi blowing.

Pass 26 May 2006 67,200 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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PK51 LTA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK51 LTA, 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 PK51 LTA registered?

PK51 LTA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is PK51 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 LTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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