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SN51 KPE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 KPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,284 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,324 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,523 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,830 miles

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY IN PLACE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,449 miles

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

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,449 miles

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,779 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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SN51 KPE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

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

Is SN51 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 KPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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