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VK51 CVR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 CVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 156,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,537 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 123,997 miles

corrosion to front floors.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to offside rear supsension arm bush.

oil leaks.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 123,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front floors.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to offside rear supsension arm bush.

oil leaks.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 109,507 miles

corrosion on front floors.

damage to front screen.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 109,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front floors.

damage to front screen.

metal in rear tyres.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

power steering fluid needs topping up.

slight low effort on nearside parking brake,parking brake pulls up uneven.

tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,007 miles

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

Oil leak

drive blet split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,187 miles

corrosion to front floors,around subframe mountings.

cover broken on nearside front indicator lens.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 93,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,314 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)

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 85,602 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,038 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

deterioration to offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes

slight fluctuation to nearside front brake readings

Pass 29 Sep 2005 72,023 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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VK51 CVR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK51 CVR, 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 VK51 CVR registered?

VK51 CVR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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