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SN51 KNS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 KNS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,208 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly cracking (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,462 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside rear tyre (cut)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,586 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside rear tyre (cut)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,544 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,259 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2010 43,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,764 miles

Near front wing and door damaged

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,294 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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SN51 KNS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SN51 KNS, 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 SN51 KNS registered?

SN51 KNS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is SN51 KNS safe to buy?

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