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SG51 KWZ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KWZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 90,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 77,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check sills properly skirts fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,555 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/b/s ring cracked on o/s/f

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 KWZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG51 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

SG51 KWZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SG51 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 KWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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