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PN51 KSY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 KSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 77,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 53,076 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,774 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and pipe in blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres are cracked between treads

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,941 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,808 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,554 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,174 miles

rear tyre casings getting perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,056 miles

All brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs worn

N/S front ABS ring cracked

Rear anti-roll bar droplink rubbers perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,362 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded.

Near side front ABS ring cracked.

Off side rear brake binding slighty.

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,380 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded.

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,384 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,207 miles

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded and holed

some play front drop links

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,654 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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PN51 KSY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PN51 KSY, 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 PN51 KSY registered?

PN51 KSY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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