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BD51 SSU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,711 mi
Last recorded136,711 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 136,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 136,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 May 2016 125,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 125,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 97,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 75,905 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 75,905 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 62,526 miles

battery weak

both front a.b.s rings broken

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,930 miles

n/s/f a.b.s ring broken

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,749 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,749 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,821 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 SSU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSU, 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 BD51 SSU registered?

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

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