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BD51 SSO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SSO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,551 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,551 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 61,381 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 61,381 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2006 48,101 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,101 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,210 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 SSO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BD51 SSO, 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

How do I check the history of BD51 SSO?

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What year was BD51 SSO registered?

BD51 SSO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BD51 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SSO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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