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BF51 AZB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,075 mi
Last recorded48,075 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,075 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 48,075 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,750 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,400 miles

front floors corroded

front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

o/s front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front floors corroded

front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

o/s front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,904 miles

rerar ytriaing arm bushs showing signs of seperation

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,171 miles

rear exhuast joint showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2012 34,155 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear exhuast joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front uoter cv gaiter leaking

rear centre brake lamp damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,775 miles

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

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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BF51 AZB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF51 AZB, 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 BF51 AZB registered?

BF51 AZB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 AZB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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