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SN51 KOW

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 KOW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 146,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from polly "V" belt/cam belt area of engine.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 146,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from polly "V" belt/cam belt area of engine.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 120,123 miles

both rear tyres have nails in!

middle and rear pieces of the exhaust are corroded and blowing slightly

n/s/f ABS pick-up ring on driveshaft is broken!

n/s/f tyre is close to legal limit,shoulders worn

n/s/r tyre is on leagal limit!shoulders worn and has been run low on pressure!

o/s/f tyre is close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,398 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight oil leak,appears to be from driveshaft seals

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

wipers starting to smear slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2008 91,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight oil leak,appears to be from driveshaft seals

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,576 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,834 miles

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

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

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 KOW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KOW, 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 SN51 KOW registered?

SN51 KOW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SN51 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 KOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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