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PK51 MKC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,930 mi
Last recorded63,930 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 MKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,383 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis corroded front suapension

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm front bushes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,696 miles

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,417 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,719 miles

n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes split

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Feb 2012 46,719 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,527 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear radius arms bushes split

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,969 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 19,969 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nail in tyre

wiuper blades starting to perish

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 MKC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK51 MKC, 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 PK51 MKC registered?

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

Is PK51 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 MKC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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