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SN51 KXW

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,731 mi
Last recorded28,731 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Floor heavily under sealed restricting full inspection

Offside Front Floor heavily under sealed restricting full inspection

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 28,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor heavily under sealed restricting full inspection

Offside Front Floor heavily under sealed restricting full inspection

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 20,703 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 20,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside repairs undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts & rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassie/floor undersealed in places

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,149 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

some corrtion inside all wheel archs

Fail 13 Feb 2018 20,139 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

some corrtion inside all wheel archs

Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,240 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wiper blade sligthy worn

Fail 4 Feb 2017 19,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wiper blade sligthy worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,211 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 16,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,050 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 16,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front brake disc surface corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

o/s front brake disc surface corroded

o/s front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 13,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front brake disc surface corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

o/s front brake disc surface corroded

o/s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,612 miles

all brake pipe ends coated in grease

exhaust system poor condtion

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,755 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE †ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL PUMPING UP AND DOWN WHEN BRAKING SLOWLY

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 KXW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN51 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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