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PK51 WKJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,360 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,727 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,614 miles

Possible slight bulge / distortion offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,614 miles

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

Possible slight bulge / distortion offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,806 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 45,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,769 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,767 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,311 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 WKJ 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 62.5%.

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 WKJ, 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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PK51 WKJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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