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VK51 UWW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,861 mi
Last recorded34,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,678 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 30,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,855 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,939 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,489 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,376 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 UWW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

VK51 UWW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is VK51 UWW safe to buy?

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