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PK51 SZT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine stay bar bush perished.

Nearside outer door handle insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front chassis tow eyes damaged/distorted.

Offside and nearside rear suspention trailing arm bushes perishing.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,250 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine stay bar bush perished.

Nearside outer door handle insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front chassis tow eyes damaged/distorted.

Offside and nearside rear suspention trailing arm bushes perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 103,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,303 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 90,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,351 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 86,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,881 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,077 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack

nearside rear tyre low 3mm 195/65r15h

Fail 8 Feb 2007 44,077 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack

nearside rear tyre low 3mm 195/65r15h

Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,015 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 SZT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PK51 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

PK51 SZT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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