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VK51 UWM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UWM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 97,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slighty worn/pitted.

front tyres and offside rear tyre soon, tread worn low.

slight brake binding nearside front.

slight windscreen damage, centre/offside.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slighty worn/pitted.

front tyres and offside rear tyre soon, tread worn low.

slight brake binding nearside front.

slight windscreen damage, centre/offside.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,498 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 85,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 76,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2009 76,898 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,028 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2008 66,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn near to limit and offside distorted near to limit

front brake pads worn near to limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,990 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 UWM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK51 UWM, 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 VK51 UWM registered?

VK51 UWM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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