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PK51 VGU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,330 mi
Last recorded89,330 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 VGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,330 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres fine splits in sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres fine splits in sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,216 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,536 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 51,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 37,676 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2005 27,123 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 VGU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

PK51 VGU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is PK51 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 VGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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