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BD51 SKJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 107,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,071 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,491 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 32,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,876 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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BD51 SKJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD51 SKJ, 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 BD51 SKJ registered?

BD51 SKJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BD51 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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