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SN51 KPV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,015 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,274 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 5 Nov 2007 69,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine coolant leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 59,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coolant leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,850 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT AND TREAD 2MM OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2005 50,850 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT AND TREAD 2MM OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER LEAKING

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 KPV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KPV, 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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SN51 KPV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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