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SG51 KWB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,555 mi
Last recorded56,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,555 miles

exhaust deteriorated

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

slight corrosion front floors

Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

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

slight corrosion front floors

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,020 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 34,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,429 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (1/2 past)

spare tyre deflated

nearside rear tyre splitting on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,442 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking to tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,796 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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SG51 KWB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG51 KWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 KWB registered?

SG51 KWB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SG51 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 KWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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