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RJ51 GKK

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,903 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low and starting to crack on inner wall

slight deterioration to both rear trailing arm bushes

slight split on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,070 miles

rear brakes have a slight increase decrease

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,495 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,705 miles

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

Engine Oil Level Low,Offside Front Brake Splash Plate Corroded,Exhaust Emissions CO Level @ 0.10% On Fast Idle Speed,Nearside & Offside Front Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Edges,Steering Track Should Be Checked.

Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion @ Front Hubs Suspension Arms Etc.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,057 miles

rear wiperblade split

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

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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RJ51 GKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ51 GKK, 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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RJ51 GKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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